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Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting is greeted by Brazil’s Minister of Defence, Jacques Wagner.

Jamaica and Brazil Further Defence Cooperation

Senior officials from Jamaica and the Federative Republic of Brazil this week held high level talks aimed at further enhancing the relationship that exists between both countries. As part of the continued cooperation between the two nations, the Brazilian Ministry...

Truck transporting soil used to cover sections of the Riverton Disposal Site on March 16, 2015.

Crime Stop Offers Reward for Information on March Riverton Fire

President of the United States, Barack Obama, pays respect to the thousands of Jamaicans, who died in World Wars I and II , during a wreath laying ceremony today (April 9), at the Cenotaph at National Heroes Park.

President Obama Pays Respect to Fallen Soldiers

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), listens to a comment from Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Calvin Allen (left), just before the start of a Jamaica House Media Briefing today (April 7), at the Office of the Prime Minister. At centre is Logistics Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel David Cummings.

Roads in Corporate Area to be Closed for US President’s Visit

A new offshore patrol vessel, His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley, was commissioned into service by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in November 2023.

Notice to Mariners – Jamaica North and South Coast (Montego Bay and Kingston)

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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 several Heads of State and Government and their delegations to Jamaica. Members of the public should not be alarmed at...

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Traffic Changes April 7 To 9

The public is being advised to anticipate road closures and significant traffic restriction and re-directions between Tuesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 9, 2015. These traffic changes are associated with the need to facilitate movement and activities as part of the planned visit of several Heads of State and Government and their delegations to Jamaica over the period. The affected areas...

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

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

The Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the security arrangements being put in place by the Security Forces, in collaboration with the United States Secret Service, to welcome and host the visit of President Barack Obama and CARICOM Heads of Government. The Minister and his Permanent Secretary were briefed, on the security...

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.

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Top Cop Lauded For Achievement

Detective Woman Sergeant Ava Lindo has served the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for more than 18 years and today she is the proud recipient of the 2015 LASCO/ JCF Police Officer of the Year. The loudest applause at the award ceremony was from her daughter, Keretha Walters, who is confident that her mother is deserving of the recognition she has...

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.

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New Police Post Opens in Hill Run, St. Catherine

The community of Hill Run, in St. Catherine, now has a police post that will also serve other districts, such as Hartlands and its environs. It was officially opened on Wednesday, March 18, by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting. Land for the Fellowship Police Post was provided by the Caribbean Broilers Group (CB), and a number of private...

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...