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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, speaking at the Ministry’s Annual Devotion, held at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church, in Kingston, on January 22.

Schools Not to be Blamed, says Minister Bunting

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says findings of the ‘Education and Crime: Evidence from Prison inmates in Jamaica’ study, is not necessarily blaming the schools, as there are other factors that contribute to someone ending up in the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the 34th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) held on Thursday (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Strong Communities needed in Crime Fighting Effort

Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren Clarke (centre), addressing a press conference, held at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Hotel in Montego Bay, on January 7. The session was held to update the media on the police — Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren Clarke (centre), addressing a press conference, held at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Hotel in Montego Bay, on January 7. The session was held to update the media on the police's efforts to control crime in western Jamaica. At left is Senior Superintendent of Police, Ezra Stewart and at right is Lt. Colonel, Chris Lobban of the Jamaica Defence Force.

Police Report Success in Area One

Department of Correctional Services Actively Seeking Pharmacist

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, shows off his football skills at one of the Football Corner League matches, held at the intersection of Beeston Street and Tex Lane in Downtown Kingston on January 1, 2014.

Security Minister Lauds Community Support of Peace Building Initiative

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

12 years ago National Security

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 some very fundamental pieces of legislation to do with our economy, to do with crime, and a whole range of...

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.

12 years ago National Security

JCF Receives 89 New Vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received 89 new vehicles, 72 from the Ministry of National Security, 15 from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and two specialized vehicles donated by the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC). Speaking at the official handing over of the vehicles, at a ceremony held on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in...

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

12 years ago National Security

Government to Place Increased Focus on Crime Prevention in 2014

Come 2014, the Government will be strengthening its crime prevention strategies, by focusing on community policing and other measures outlined in the National Crime Prevention and Community Safety Strategy (NCPCSS). Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown, said that the Ministry has recognised that additional...

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.

12 years ago National Security

350 Young Persons Graduate from CSJP Internship Programme

Some 350 more inner-city young men and women are better equipped to obtain employment, having graduated from Phase 2 of the Citizen Security and Justice Internship Programme, on December 13. The programme was in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), and was carried out by the Engineering Regiment at Up Park Camp. It was aimed at improving the employability...

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.

12 years ago National Security

Minister Bunting says DNA Bill Not a Panacea

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is cautioning that the DNA bill, slated to go to Parliament next month, will not provide immediate solutions to the country’s crime problem. He was speaking on Wednesday, December 18, at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. Mr....

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.

12 years ago National Security

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.

12 years ago National Security

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....