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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) attached to the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), Karina Powell-Hood, says focus will be placed on boosting police youth clubs and neighbourhood watches next year.

JCF to Boost Police Youth Clubs And Neighbourhood Watches Next Year

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be seeking to strengthen its youth club network and revamp dormant neighbourhood watches next year. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Karina Powell-Hood, who is attached to the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), said...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

National Security Minister Strongly Condemns Killing of Police Constable

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner.

Legal Aid Council Pushes for Law Reform

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) at the Community Safety and Security Branch, Karina Powell-Hood, highlights safety tips for the yuletide season at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (December 17).

Police Offer Safety Tips For the Festive Season

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, addressing the launch of a $12 million marketing partnership involving Guardsman Group, Crime Stop, and Signtex at the Guardsman offices on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew on December 16. The partnership will see the installation of 60 reflective ‘Crime Stop’ signs across the island.

$900 Million Recovered Under Crime Stop

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), addresses a meeting today (December 16), at the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment in New Kingston, to discuss security issues affecting the tourism sector. Listening (from left) are: Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams.

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Crime Down But No Letting Up – Minister Bunting

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says there will be no letting up in the fight against crime, even as the country is seeing reductions in all categories of violent crimes. “We are seeing double digit reductions right across the board in all serious and violent crimes in Jamaica. We know we are not where we need to be...

British High Commissioner, David Fitton (right), speaking at a contract signing ceremony for Phase Three of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) on December 11 at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, in Kingston. Canadian High Commissioner, Robert Ready (centre) and Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, look on. The cost for CSJP III is valued at US$55 million.

11 years ago National Security

British High Commissioner Lauds CSJP

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, David Fitton, has lauded the remarkable impact of Phases one and two of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) on the crime rate in vulnerable and volatile communities. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the loan contract and non-reimbursable financing agreements for Phase Three of the CSJP, held at the Ministry of Finance and...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) and Principal of Dunrobin Primary School, Noel Watt, interact with students after the handing over of a 5000 gallon tank to the institution on December 12. In the background is the tank.

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Dunrobin Primary Gets Water Tank

Students and teachers of Dunrobin Primary School, in Kingston, are beneficiaries of a new 5,000-gallon water tank valued at $1.8 million. The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) donated $1.1 million, while the school raised $700,000 towards the purchasing of the tank. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said that having a good...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd left), having a light exchange with Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (2nd right), at a contract signing ceremony for Phase Three of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) on December 11 at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Canadian High Commissioner, Robert Ready; Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank, Therese Turner-Jones and British High Commissioner, David Fitton.

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Phase III of CSJP Gets US$55 Million

The loan contract and non-reimbursable financing agreements for Phase Three of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), valued at US$55 million, was officially signed on Thursday, December 11. Phase III will promote a culture change that facilitates community governance and a more peaceful co-existence, through activities that build knowledge and opportunities. Speaking at the signing ceremony, held at the...

11 years ago National Security

Sub-Committee of Cabinet to Review the Detention System Presents Draft Report

In a bid to keep the public informed on the progress being made regarding the work of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on the Review of the Detention System, the Honourable Peter Bunting, Minister of National Security, and Senator the Honourable Mark Golding, Minister of Justice, advise that consequent on the first meeting held on August 28, 2014, three working groups were...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left); Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (second left); and Law Enforcement Expert of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean, Mr. Bob Van den Berghe (third left), sign Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Jamaica and the United Nations to implement the Airport Communication Project (AIRCOP) at the Norman Manley and Sangster International Airports. The signing was held at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing’s Maxfield Avenue Offices on December 10. At right is Head of Co-operation, Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena. The EU is funding the project.

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MOU Signed to Fight Illicit Trade Via Airports

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on December 10, between the Government and the United Nations to implement the Airport Communication Project (AIRCOP) at the Norman Manley and Sangster International Airports. The project is an initiative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), World Customs Organisation and INTERPOL, aimed at supporting the establishment of secure and effective...

Young people of Steer Town in St. Ann receive support from the police as they march against drug abuse, gang violence and other social ills last Saturday (November 29).

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Steer Town Residents March Against Drug Abuse, Crime

Approximately 50 placard-bearing young people and adults from Steer Town and adjoining communities in St. Ann staged a march against drug abuse, gang violence and other social challenges affecting the once serene area of the garden parish. The march commenced at the Steer Town Square and proceeded through the seven districts of the community, namely Dam Head, Godsto, True Street,...