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Increased Aerial Activity

The public is advised that there will be increased aerial activity involving various types of military aircraft in and around the Kingston Metropolitan Area between Saturday, April 4 and Friday, April 10, 2015, as part of the planned visit of...

Traffic Changes April 7 To 9

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Security Arrangements in Preparation for the Visit of US President Barack Obama

Detective Woman Sergeant, Ava Lindo (left) receives the LASCO/ JCF Police Officer of the Year trophy from the Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin, as she was declared the 2015 winner of the competition.

Top Cop Lauded For Achievement

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), participates in the cutting of the ribbon to officially open the new Fellowship Hall Police Post, in Hill Run, St. Catherine, on March 18. Also taking part are Director of Caribbean Broilers Group (CB), Lori-Ann Lyn (centre), and Head of the Police Area Five, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Derrick Knight. The facility was constructed at a cost of $10 million.

New Police Post Opens in Hill Run, St. Catherine

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), addresses journalists at a press conference held on March 12 at the Hope Gardens offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, to provide details about new developments under the praedial larceny prevention programme. Looking on is Agriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier.

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Gov’t Allocates $7 Million to Fight Farm Theft

The Government has injected $7 million into the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as it moves to intensify efforts to address agricultural theft. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said the money has been used to employ additional staff to bolster the work of the unit, which includes the services of two members of the...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

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National Security Minister Condemns Killing of Policeman

The Minister of National Security Peter Bunting has expressed sadness at the brutal killing over the weekend of Constable Collin Raynor of the Linstead Police Station, who was shot by gunmen while in Hartlands, St. Catherine with his brother. Minister Bunting has also expressed condolences to the family and friends of the slain policeman while calling on Jamaicans who can...

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No Evidence of Jamaicans Joining Terrorists Groups

The Ministry of National Security has become aware of a reported statement made to the United States Senate Armed Services Committee by General John Kelly, Commander of the United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOMM). The report listed Jamaica as one of several countries in the Region from which recruits have departed for Syria. The Ministry has been monitoring the emerging...

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Special Traffic Arrangements Slated For Roadways Near Riverton City

The Police have advised that, effective Monday (March 16), special traffic arrangements will be instituted, in the vicinity of the Riverton City Disposal Site, in St. Andrew, to assist motorists who may encounter challenges negotiating the roadway, due to poor visibility caused by smoke from the burning facility. Consequent on this, they are urging persons to exercise caution as they...

Area finalists for the LASCO/ Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the year award, pay a courtesy call on Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (seated centre) on March 10 at the Ministry. Also present are Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders (seated right); and Executive Chairman of LASCO, Hon. Lascelles Chin (seated left).

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LASCO Top Cop To Be Decided

Eleven police officers will on March 12 vie for top honours in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the year competition. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) at the Community Safety and Security Branch, Karina Powell-Hood, said the 11 area winners will undergo a rigorous interview process throughout the day, to determine the winner of the prestigious national award....

Minister of National Security. Hon. Peter Bunting (right), listens to a point being made by Contractor General, Dirk Harrison, at the the inaugural Fraud and Anti-Corruption Conference 2015 being held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston from March 9 to 11.

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500 Lottery Scammers Arrested, Billions Seized

More than 500 persons have been arrested and billions of dollars in assets seized under the country’s anti-lottery scamming law, since it was passed in 2013. National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, said some of the cases have already resulted in convictions. He was speaking at the inaugural Fraud and Anti-Corruption Conference 2015 being held at the Knutsford Court Hotel...

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison.

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Appointment of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons

The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) is constantly on a path of pursuing progressive initiatives in its fight against trafficking in persons. In keeping with this commitment, the Government of Jamaica has deemed it appropriate to appoint a National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons and Cabinet has approved the appointment of the Children's Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, as Jamaica’s National Rapporteur...