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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), presents Nadine Robertson (centre), with a certificate, after she participated in a training programme done by the Manchester Dispute Resolution Association (MDRA). Occasion was a graduation exercise, held at the George’s Valley Community Centre, in the parish, recently. At left is Chairman of the MDRA, Pastor Michael Harvey.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), presents Nadine Robertson (centre), with a certificate, after she participated in a training programme done by the Manchester Dispute Resolution Association (MDRA). Occasion was a graduation exercise, held at the George’s Valley Community Centre, in the parish, recently. At left is Chairman of the MDRA, Pastor Michael Harvey.

Work of MDRA Results in Less Conflicts

The Manchester Dispute Resolution Association (MDRA), established in July 2012 to assist in the reduction of domestic conflicts, has delivered with noticeable reductions in murder and other related crimes. At the time of its formation, the parish was experiencing a...
Citizen, Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) participant Trudy-Ann Salmon receives a certificate of completion from CSJP Senior Community Action Officer, Denise Adams. Trudy-Ann participated in remedial classes offered by the CSJP, in partnership with the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) and Operation Friendship. A graduation ceremony was held on March 12 at the JFLL’s head office on South Camp Road in Kingston.
Citizen, Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) participant Trudy-Ann Salmon receives a certificate of completion from CSJP Senior Community Action Officer, Denise Adams. Trudy-Ann participated in remedial classes offered by the CSJP, in partnership with the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) and Operation Friendship. A graduation ceremony was held on March 12 at the JFLL’s head office on South Camp Road in Kingston.

Youth Benefitting from CSJP Intervention
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), presents principal of Vauxhall High School, Angela Chaplain, with the Unite for Change pledge. The Minister was visiting the school’s Windward Road location in Kingston on March 21, as part of a series of islandwide school tours under the Unite for Change initiative, which is a public education and behaviour change programme, aimed at tackling the nation’s crime problem. The pledge invites persons to communicate better, to solve problems peacefully, to ‘reason it out’ and not ‘fight it out’. Students across the island are being asked to adopt the pledge, committing to play their part in the prevention of violence.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), presents principal of Vauxhall High School, Angela Chaplain, with the Unite for Change pledge. The Minister was visiting the school’s Windward Road location in Kingston on March 21, as part of a series of islandwide school tours under the Unite for Change initiative, which is a public education and behaviour change programme, aimed at tackling the nation’s crime problem. The pledge invites persons to communicate better, to solve problems peacefully, to ‘reason it out’ and not ‘fight it out’. Students across the island are being asked to adopt the pledge, committing to play their part in the prevention of violence.

Youth Encouraged to Become Peace Agents
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre), presents a set of keys to Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington (right), after handing over 13 motorcycles and two pick-ups at the Commissioner’s Old Hope Road offices, in Kingston, on Monday, March 24. At left is Managing Director for the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Ivan Anderson. His company donated the pick-ups.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre), presents a set of keys to Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington (right), after handing over 13 motorcycles and two pick-ups at the Commissioner’s Old Hope Road offices, in Kingston, on Monday, March 24. At left is Managing Director for the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Ivan Anderson. His company donated the pick-ups.

JCF Gets More Motorcycles and Pick-Ups
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), looking on while Minister with responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley (3rd left), shares a light moment with Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Raymond Wilson. Occasion was a handing over ceremony of an ambulance to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), to be used for the transportation of police personnel to medical facilities. Also pictured is President of the United District Constables Association, Delroy Davis.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), looking on while Minister with responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley (3rd left), shares a light moment with Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Raymond Wilson. Occasion was a handing over ceremony of an ambulance to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), to be used for the transportation of police personnel to medical facilities. Also pictured is President of the United District Constables Association, Delroy Davis.

Police Receive Ambulance from Health Ministry

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Security Minister Expects GG to Sign Anti-Gang Bill This Week

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is optimistic that within a matter of days, the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill, popularly called the ‘anti-gang’ legislation, will become law. “I have my Legal Officer calling the Governor-General’s office every day to find out how soon he will assent to the legislation, because the Parliamentary side of it is complete...
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Former Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) participant , Clarence Benjamin (left), explains to five CSJP participants the core areas of a construction project they will be working on in New Kingston.
National Security

CSJP Interns to Work on Int’l Project in New Kingston

Five participants in the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), have been awarded a six-month internship to work on an international construction project, based in New Kingston. The five young men will be attached to Prime Developments Limited, the construction company awarded the contract to build a 130-room business hotel, which will be operated by the Marriot Group of Companies....
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), presents Nadine Robertson with a certificate for participating in a farming initiative training session, put on by the Manchester Dispute Resolution and Violence Prevention Association (MDRVPA). Looking on is Chairman of the Association, Pastor Michael Harvey. The farming initiative was launched by the Association on February 28.
National Security

Farming Initiative Launched in Manchester to Reduce Domestic Violence

The Manchester Dispute Resolution and  Violence Prevention Association (MDRVPA), has launched a farming initiative,  aimed at providing meaningful employment, which it hopes will lead to a reduction in the cases of domestic violence in the parish. Figures provided by the Manchester Police Division indicate that in 2013 there were 2,000 cases of domestic issues reported in the parish. The communities...
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Head of ODPEM says Regional Countries can help each other

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Ronald Jackson, says countries in the region can help with building each other’s disaster management capabilities. “More and more, we are recognising that we can share the capacities within our various member states towards the development of each other,” Mr. Jackson said, as he addressed the closing ceremony...
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Anti-Gang Legislation Approved by Senate

The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill, popularly called the ‘anti-gang’ legislation, was passed in the Senate, on (March 7), with three amendments. The law makes provision for the disruption and suppression of criminal organisations and outlines offences, in order to restore a sense of security in the Jamaican society and strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies to...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (at podium), addressing a heritage awareness church and business leaders breakfast, on March 6, at the Arian’s Restaurant, in St. Catherine. It was organized by the Spanish Town Development Area Committee. Listening (from left) are: Immediate past Chairman of the Church of God in Jamaica, Dr. Lenworth Anglin (left); Chairman of the Committee, Bishop Dr. Rowan Edwards and member of the Committee, Dr. Leleith Tomlinson.
National Security

Security Minister Renews Call for Church to Help

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has renewed his call for churches and other groups to work with the Ministry and the Police to prevent criminal activities. Mr. Bunting, who was addressing a heritage awareness church and business leaders breakfast Thursday, March 6, at the Arian’s Restaurant, in St. Catherine, noted that after a recent march by the police,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (foreground); addressing students, teachers and other stakeholders at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew on Tuesday, March 4, during in the inaugural staging of the National Safe Schools’ Peace Day concert. The event was held to launch ‘Peace Month’ to be observed during March under the theme: “Champions of Peace. It is an initiative of the Ministry of National Security, under its ‘Unite for Change’ public education and behaviour change programme aimed at tackling the nation’s crime problem.
National Security

Peace Day Concert Draws Hundreds

More than 1,200 students from 60 schools across the island converged at the Emancipation Park in St. Andrew on March 4, to participate in the inaugural staging of the National Safe Schools’ Peace Day concert. The event kicked off Government’s initiative to extend Peace Day beyond its March 4 observance, into a month of activities. ‘Peace Month’ is being launched...
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