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JCF Observes Police Week from November 23 to 29

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be observing Police Week 2014 from November 23 to November 29 under the theme: ‘Restoring Community Confidence Through Sustained Partnership.’ The week will begin with a national service at the Church of the Open...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (3rd left), displays a receipt generated by one of the automated immigration kiosks installed at the two international airports to process arriving passengers. Occasion was the launch of the kiosks on November 27, at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald; Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Major General Stewart Saunders, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Jennifer Griffith.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (3rd left), displays a receipt generated by one of the automated immigration kiosks installed at the two international airports to process arriving passengers. Occasion was the launch of the kiosks on November 27, at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald; Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Major General Stewart Saunders, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Jennifer Griffith.

Faster Processsing for Arriving Passengers
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (second right), and Executive Director, Civic/Governmental Relations for Community Advancement at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Grace Kelly (right), cut a cake to mark the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) 147th anniversary, during Police Week activities at the NCU’s main campus in Manchester on November 24. Also sharing in the moment are: Chief Chaplain and Assistant Commissioner of Police Training, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh (left); and Chaplain of the Maggoty Police Station in St. Elizabeth, Rev. Marek Bainkowski.
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (second right), and Executive Director, Civic/Governmental Relations for Community Advancement at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Grace Kelly (right), cut a cake to mark the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) 147th anniversary, during Police Week activities at the NCU’s main campus in Manchester on November 24. Also sharing in the moment are: Chief Chaplain and Assistant Commissioner of Police Training, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh (left); and Chaplain of the Maggoty Police Station in St. Elizabeth, Rev. Marek Bainkowski.

JCF Observes Police Week from November 23 To 29

Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency for Emancipation Park
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left); Charge d
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left); Charge d' Affaires at the United States Embassy in Kingston, Elizabeth Lee Martinez; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (2nd right), look on while a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) points out the items in his non-lethal kit. A total of 3,500 kits, donated by the United States Government, are being utilised in a week-long training course in non-lethal force, which was officially launched on November 13, at the National Police College in St. Catherine.

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March Against Drug Abuse in Steer Town November 29

Hundreds of young people and residents of  Steer Town, in St. Ann, will march on Saturday, November 29, against drug abuse and other social ills affecting youngsters, in response to research findings from the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA). The NCDA conducted a community needs assessment survey in May, sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through their...
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JCF Observes Police Week from November 23 To 29

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be observing Police Week 2014 from November 23 to November 29 under the theme: ‘Restoring Community Confidence Through Sustained Partnership.’ The week will begin with a national service at the Church of the Open Bible, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday (November 23). Other services will be hosted by area divisions...
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Gov’t Reviewing Laws To Protect Women And Girls

Several laws are currently being reviewed as the Government intensifies its drive to protect the nation's women and girls and eliminate acts of violence against them. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, in a speech read by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, at a church service held on Sunday (Nov. 23) at...
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National Security Minister Welcomes Donation of Less Lethal Equipment

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting has welcomed the handover of more than US$2 million worth of less-lethal equipment on Thursday, November 13, donated to the Jamaica Constabulary Force from the United States Government. Minister Bunting said the donation of 3,500 retractable batons, 3,500 canisters of pepper spray, 3,500 pairs of handcuffs, and utility belts  follows a commitment made...
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National Security Minister Condemns Killing of JTB Consultant

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting is condemning the killing of consultant with the Jamaica Tourist Board, Horace Phillips, whose body was found in a house in Marlie Mount, St. Catherine on Tuesday morning, November 4. Minister Bunting said the criminals who carried out this act of criminality must not be allowed to go unpunished. The National Security Minister...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (2nd right), along with Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (2nd left); console Lurlene Cobourne, mother of one of the four China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) employees, who were recently killed in Bog Walk. At left is Police Commissioner, Dr. Dr. Carl Williams. Occasion as a tour of the area yesterday (October 30), which was followed by a town hall meeting.
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Police Deploy Additional Resources to Bog Walk

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has assured residents of Bog Walk that measures are being put in place to stem the recent spate of crime in the area. He said the police has deployed additional resources to the community. The Minister was addressing a community meeting at the New Life Tabernacle Church in the St. Catherine community on...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), is assisted by Canadian High Commissioner, His Excellency Robert Ready (second right), in unveiling the plaque at the official opening of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency’s (MOCA) polygraph centre at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Thursday (October 30). Also sharing in the moment (from left) are: Charge d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Elizabeth Lee Martinez; and Director General, MOCA, Desmond Edwards.
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MOCA Gets Polygraph Centre

Jamaica’s crime fighting efforts have been significantly bolstered with the official opening of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency’s (MOCA) polygraph centre. The facility, which was constructed and equipped at a cost of more than US$1 million, with funding support from the United States and Canadian Governments, is located on the grounds of the National Police College of Jamaica,...
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