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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, makes a point during his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 13.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, makes a point during his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 13.

Business Case for New Correctional Facility to be Completed in May

The business case for a new correctional facility is being prepared and will be completed by the end of May. This is included in a Ministry Paper that was tabled in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, May 13, by...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 13.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 13.

Security Minister Emphasises Importance of Collaborations to Reduce Crime
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is presented with a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by United States Agency for International Development USAID) Mission Director in Jamaica, Denise Herbol, that will facilitate implementation of phase two of USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II) in Jamaica, in partnership with the Government, over the next five years, at a cost of $1.4 billion (US$13 million). The signing and presentation took place at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), New Kingston, on Friday (May 2).
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is presented with a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by United States Agency for International Development USAID) Mission Director in Jamaica, Denise Herbol, that will facilitate implementation of phase two of USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II) in Jamaica, in partnership with the Government, over the next five years, at a cost of $1.4 billion (US$13 million). The signing and presentation took place at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), New Kingston, on Friday (May 2).

USAID Launches Project to Empower Vulnerable Communities
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is presented with a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by United States Agency for International Development USAID) Mission Director in Jamaica, Denise Herbol, that will facilitate implementation of phase two of USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II) in Jamaica, in partnership with the Government, over the next five years, at a cost of $1.4 billion (US$13 million). The signing and presentation took place at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), New Kingston, on Friday (May 2).
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is presented with a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by United States Agency for International Development USAID) Mission Director in Jamaica, Denise Herbol, that will facilitate implementation of phase two of USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II) in Jamaica, in partnership with the Government, over the next five years, at a cost of $1.4 billion (US$13 million). The signing and presentation took place at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), New Kingston, on Friday (May 2).

Gov’t and USAID Sign $1.4 Billion MOU for Citizens’ Security Project
Newly-sworn former ISCF members for St. Thomas which has completed the merger.
Newly-sworn former ISCF members for St. Thomas which has completed the merger.

National Security Minister to discuss remaining ISCF/JCF merger concerns with SCFA members

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National SecuritySectoral Debate 2014/2015

Arrangements Being Finalised For CSJP III

The Ministry of National Security intends to finalize arrangements with several international institutions for the implementation of the third phase of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP III). This is stated in a Ministry Paper tabled by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, during the sitting of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, May 13. Among the agencies being approached...
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National Security

Inner-City Parenting Group Attracts International Support

The concept and focus of Trench Town-based, Fathers United for Change, has attracted the attention and support of the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID). Fathers United for Change is an all male Community Based Organisation (CBO), which focuses on parenting. The body was formed by a group of males who were frustrated with the negative messages about fathers,...
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National Security

August Town Celebrates Peace with March on May 4

The Greater August Town Ministerial Fraternity, in association with the Ministry of National Security and Jamaica Constabulary Force, will host a ‘Peace, Love and Unity March’, on Sunday, May 4, in the August Town, St. Andrew. In an interview with JIS News, Project Manager for the event and Pastor of the Escarpment Road New Testament Church of God, Reverend Stevenson...
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Finance & Public ServiceNational Security

PICA and STATIN Sign Data Sharing MoU

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) and Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see both entities sharing data, under an inter-agency collaboration arrangement. The MoU will enable easier monthly transfer of data from PICA to STATIN in relation to the annual count of all persons arriving in and departing the island...
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Minister of National Security, teh Hon. Peter Bunting, inspects the guard at the Jamaica Police Academy, in St. Catherine, where 195 new members were added to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
National Security

Crimes Trending Down

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is reporting a downward trend in murders and other crimes, even as he calls for community partnerships to sustain the drop. Speaking to journalists on April 16, at the Jamaica Police Academy, in St. Catherine, where 195 new members were added to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Minister noted that for the first...
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Justice of the Peace (JP), George Williams (centre), gets assistance from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Michael Smith (left), in fitting a blazer from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), in recognition of his community service at the Rockfort Police Station, in Kingston. Looking is Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington (right). Occasion was the graduation of new police recruits, held on April 16, at the Jamaica Police Academy, in St. Catherine, where Mr. Williams was accorded honorary membership in the JCF.
National Security

JP Made Honorary Member of JCF

Justice of the Peace (JP), George Williams, has been accorded honorary membership in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), by Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, for his commitment to community policing. The honour was bestowed on the JP on April 16, at the Jamaica Police Academy, in St. Catherine, where 195 new members were added to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), cuts the ribbon to formally open the Hellshire Police Station in St. Catherine on Thursday, April 17. Looking on is Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington.
National Security

Police Station Opens at Hellshire

Residents of Hellshire, in south St. Catherine, now have a police station in their community. The facility was opened on April 17, by National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, and is consistent with the Government’s improved safety and security priority, focusing on strategies and policies associated with preserving and enhancing a secure and protective environment to facilitate individual pursuits and...
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