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Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting in parliament. (FILE)

Several Laws Passed in 2013 Have Strengthened Security Efforts – Minister Bunting

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is reporting that many of the 40 pieces of legislation passed by Parliament during calendar year 2013, have strengthened the security of the country, and will also benefit the economy. “We have had...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), in conversation with Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington, at the handing over of 89 new vehicles to the police, on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in Kingston.

JCF Receives 89 New Vehicles

Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown.

Government to Place Increased Focus on Crime Prevention in 2014

Commanding Officer for 1 Engineering Regiment, Lt. Col. M.E. Rickman (right), presents Senior Community Officer for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), D.T. Adams, with an award for her selfless contribution to the programme, at the graduation ceremony for participants in the internship programme, at Up Park camp, on December 13. Seated at left is Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson.

350 Young Persons Graduate from CSJP Internship Programme

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, addresses journalists at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing held on Wednesday, December 18, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Minister Bunting says DNA Bill Not a Panacea

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders (centre); shakes hands with British High Commissioner, His Excellency David Fitton (right); and Deputy Commissioner of Police with responsibility for the crime, Carl Williams, after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening the monitoring and management of deportees. The signing ceremony was held on December 13, at the Ministry in Kingston.

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Gov’t Signs $48 Million Agreement to Strengthen Monitoring of Deportees

The Government of Jamaica’s (GoJ) efforts to improve the monitoring and management of criminal deportees have been strengthened, under a $48 million agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) Government. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders and British High Commissioner, His Excellency David Fitton, on December 13, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), observes as Batch 106 of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) execute a March Past during their Passing Out Parade and Awards ceremony, held at the Jamaica Police Academy, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on December 13. Also observing is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds.

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Security Minister Pleased With Qualifications of JCF Recruits

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says that in another year or two, about 25 per cent of the police force will possess at least a first degree. “I am pleased that in recent years, we have been seeing rising academic qualifications of our police personnel. One recent batch had almost 50 per cent with first degrees,” the Minister noted....

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of the Montego Bay Police, SSP Parkins (left), exchanges pleasantries with President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) Limited, Kelly Tomblin, shortly before addressing the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry

12 years ago National Security

St. James Police to Boost Numbers on the Streets for Christmas Season

The St. James Police will be increasing its presence on the streets to ensure the safety of citizens as they go about their various activities during the busy Christmas season. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of St. James, Egbert Parkins, informed that 35 additional personnel will be deployed starting next week and they will provide 24-hour coverage from...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), cuts the ribbon to open the March Pen mobile security and dispute resolution centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine recently. The facility is one of four established to serve three communities in Spanish Town. Looking on are World Bank Representative, Giorgio Valentini (centre); and Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington.

12 years ago National Security

Security Centres to Bring Peace and Stability to Spanish Town Communities

The four mobile security and dispute resolution centres, established recently in three volatile Spanish Town communities, have stirred renewed hope for peace and security in the areas, through improved partnership between the police and citizens. Valued at over $25 million, the facilities were constructed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), through its World Bank-funded Inner City Basic Services Project...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (2nd right); and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (centre), discuss a model displaying features of the anti-crime mobile application, which is to be rolled out in January 2014. Also participating (from left) are: Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General Stewart Saunders; and Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington. Occasion was the launch of a national collaborative crime prevention initiative, ‘United for Change’, at the Police Officers’ Club, on Hope Road, in Kingston, on December 5.

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Three-Pronged Crime Prevention Strategy Launched

Leaders and experts in crime fighting and prevention, along with a host of other stakeholders, including members of the Diplomatic Corps, came together on Thursday, December 5, to launch the National Security Ministry’s three-pronged crime prevention strategy, ‘United for Change’. ‘United for Change’ seeks to rekindle hope in the society and mobilise law-abiding citizens to work together as a united...

12 years ago National Security

JDF to Acquire New Fleet of Armoured Vehicles

Cabinet has approved a five year re-capitalization project for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) which will see the JDF replacing obsolete and mainly unserviceable V150 armoured cars in its fleet. Under the project, the JDF will acquire 12 Thales Australia Bushmaster armoured personnel carriers (APCs). At present, the JDF has a complement of 14 Cadillac Gage V150s, 10 of which...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is in discussion with Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Task Force (MOCA), Carl Williams at the Financial Investigation Division’s (FID) 2013 conference held on November 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

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Financial Institutions Urged to Report Suspicious Transactions

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is urging financial institutions to provide the Financial Investigations Division (FID) with reports, and other information, on a timely basis, in order to assist the government’s efforts to clamp down on money laundering, and other criminal activities. Mr. Bunting warned that the authorities will go after institutions that are negligent in filing reports on...