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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), makes a comment to Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area one, Warren Clarke, at the official handing over of the Montego Bay closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system, at the Montego Freeport Police Station on September 5.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), makes a comment to Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area one, Warren Clarke, at the official handing over of the Montego Bay closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system, at the Montego Freeport Police Station on September 5.

Murders Down 14 Per Cent in St. James

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is reporting a 14 per cent decline in murders for the St. James police division since the start of the year, with other serious crimes also trending downward. He said that year-to-date figures...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left) and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren Clarke (right) views activities on a street in downtown Montego Bay, from a monitor within the control room of the Montego Bay Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System, on Thursday September 5. The demonstration followed the official handing over of the system by the National Security Minister to the Montego Bay Police. The system was financed by the Ministry of National Security in the sum of $55 Million.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left) and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren Clarke (right) views activities on a street in downtown Montego Bay, from a monitor within the control room of the Montego Bay Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System, on Thursday September 5. The demonstration followed the official handing over of the system by the National Security Minister to the Montego Bay Police. The system was financed by the Ministry of National Security in the sum of $55 Million.

CCTV to Assist Policing in Montego Bay
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), emphasises a point during conversation with commander of the newly refurbished Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) police station in Kingston, Superintendent Natalie Burton (left), and Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, during a tour of the recently refurbished facility. The station, which was renovated by the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ)/Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) at a cost of $23 million, was officially handed over on September 4. (FILE)
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), emphasises a point during conversation with commander of the newly refurbished Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) police station in Kingston, Superintendent Natalie Burton (left), and Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, during a tour of the recently refurbished facility. The station, which was renovated by the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ)/Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) at a cost of $23 million, was officially handed over on September 4. (FILE)

Strong Security Being Maintained at Ports of Entry – Minister Bunting
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is greeted by Chairman/President, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) and Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Limited Chief Executive Officer, Earl Richards (left), on arrival at the airport’s police station in Kingston on Wednesday, September 4, for the symbolic handing over of the newly refurbished facility. Sharing the moment are: NMIA/AAJ executives, Security Director, Commander John McFarlane (2nd left); and Legal Officer, Verona Vacianna. The station was renovated by AAJ/NMIA Limited at a cost of $23 million.
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is greeted by Chairman/President, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) and Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Limited Chief Executive Officer, Earl Richards (left), on arrival at the airport’s police station in Kingston on Wednesday, September 4, for the symbolic handing over of the newly refurbished facility. Sharing the moment are: NMIA/AAJ executives, Security Director, Commander John McFarlane (2nd left); and Legal Officer, Verona Vacianna. The station was renovated by AAJ/NMIA Limited at a cost of $23 million.

NMIA Police Station Refurbished
President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association and member of the judging panel at the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, O
President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association and member of the judging panel at the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, O'Neil Grant (left), presents Senior Superintendent of Police for the Manchester Division, Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth, with a plaque of recognition and a cheque for $40,000 for the 'Best Police Station' award which went to the May Pen Police Station. The award was presented at the PSCSC award ceremony held on July 11 at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston. Superintendent Nesbeth was collecting the award on behalf of his colleague, Senior Superintendent Michael Bailey, who is in charge of the Clarendon Division.

May Pen Police Station Voted the Best

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