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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Farming Initiative Launched in Manchester to Reduce Domestic Violence
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.
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.

Security Minister Renews Call for Church to Help
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.
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.

Peace Day Concert Draws Hundreds
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presides over proceedings during Monday’s (January 13) first day of the two-day special Cabinet meeting, being held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), 1 Devon Road, St. Andrew. The meeting concludes on Tuesday (January 14). Also pictured are Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presides over proceedings during Monday’s (January 13) first day of the two-day special Cabinet meeting, being held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), 1 Devon Road, St. Andrew. The meeting concludes on Tuesday (January 14). Also pictured are Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting.

Cabinet approves merger of JCF and ISCF

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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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JusticeNational SecuritySenate

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 (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official handing over of the $12 million Meadows of Irwin Police Post to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), on February 26. Sharing in the moment are (from left): Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington; Chairman of West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON), Peter Melhado; Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams; and Managing Director, WIHCON, Delroy Alcott.
National Security

New Police Post Opens in Irwin, St. James

A new Police post, built at a cost of $12 million, was opened Wednesday, February 26, in the Meadows of Irwin, St. James. The Meadows of Irwin is a private housing development with approximately 800 housing solutions, being developed by West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON), in the Irwin area of Montego Bay. A gift to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)...
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National SecurityTransport

Juvenile Detention Centres to be Completed in March

Three of the four new juvenile detention centres being constructed by the National Works Agency (NWA) are set for completion in March, while the tendering process had to be redone for the Nain facility in St. Elizabeth. The facilities where work is currently taking place are Bridgeport, St. Catherine; Barrett Town, St. James; and Moneague, St. Ann. Construction is being...
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Finance & Public ServiceNational SecurityVision 2030

Overall Decline in Crimes Last Year

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting an overall 11.1 per cent decline in the number of serious, violent, and acquisitive crimes committed in 2013, relative to 2012. These incidents include: aggravated assault, break-ins, larceny, murder, rape, robbery, and shootings. Programme Director for the PIOJ’s Plan Development Unit, Richard Lumsden, says 352 crimes were committed per 100,000 of the...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), shares pleasantries with Assistant Professor of Justice and Development Studies, from Virginia, USA, Dr. Carl Stauffer, during Friday’s (February 21) 5th International Restorative Justice Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Justice at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.
National Security

Church Must Get Involved in Restorative Justice Process – Bunting

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, has pointed to the need to incorporate community institutions, such as the church, in the restorative justice programme. He said that faith-based organisations can lend greater support to the process by allowing the use of their facilities as resource centres.  In addition, church administration and their membership can be trained and equipped as stakeholders...
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Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting. (FILE)
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House Approves Anti-Gang Legislation

The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill, popularly called the ‘anti-gang’ legislation, was passed in the House of Representatives on February 18 with 22 amendments. The Bill 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...
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