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Captain Radcliffe Barrett inspects the new equipment in the eLearning Centre during its opening, recently, at Curphey Barracks, Up Park Camp, in Kingston.

eLearning Centres Set Up in Four JDF Barracks

Four barracks belonging to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) have been retrofitted, to include eLearning centres, resulting in advanced training opportunities for soldiers and easier access for applicants to complete their online recruit test for the Force. Officer with responsibility...

Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, engages police recruits after the reopening of the refurbished lecture theatre at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Twickenham Park training academy.

Refurbished Lecture Theatre Opens at JCF Training Academy

Woman Police Sergeant, Audrey Ramsay (right); is all smiles as she receives a certificate to mark her successful completion of the Sergeant Supervisory Management Course, from Regional Manager, Scotia Insurance, Michael Isaacs (left); during the closing ceremony for the course held at the University of the West Indies, Western Jamaica campus, on Friday (November 1).

Area One Police Sergeants Successfully Complete Supervisory Management Course

Participants in the grade six category of the Fletcher’s Land Spelling Bee Competition prepare to challenge each year in the contest held on Saturday, October 26, at the Fletcher’s Land Community Centre. The competitors (from left to right) are: Qwayne Williams, Denecia Bryan, Jamailiah Smith, Ayanna Powell, Tai Chambers, and Shanice Sterling, who emerged the winner.

Fletcher’s Land Students Show Off Spelling Skills

Participants of the Dominoes for Life Concept, competes in a cut-throat domino tournament.

CSJP Utilises Dominoes for Life Concept to Reach At-Risk Youth

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

12 years ago National Security

House Approves Legislation to Place $1 Million Limit on Cash Transactions

The Lower House, on Tuesday, October 15, passed changes to the Proceeds of Crime (POCA) Amendment Bill, which, among other things, places a limit of $1 million on cash transactions with financial institutions. Members on both sides of the House had argued for the limit to be raised from the originally proposed $500,000 to at least $2 million. The $1...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (right) is greeted by South Korea’s Vice Minister for Science, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Future Planning, LEE Sang-Mok (left), ahead of a meeting to discuss issues related to cyber security and how the South Korean Government could assist in training and capacity building for Jamaican personnel. The State Minister is in South Korea for the ‘Seoul Conference on Cyberspace 2013,’ from October 16 to 18.

12 years ago National Security

Gov’t Seeks Assistance from South Korea in Strengthening Cyber Security

The Government of Jamaica is taking further steps to strengthen its cyber security capabilities and is seeking the help of its South Korea counterpart in the process. This is the word from Minister of State, Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson. Mr. Robinson, who is currently in South Korea for the ‘Seoul Conference on Cyberspace...

12 years ago National Security

Security Minister Emphasises Need for Partnership to Fight Crime

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is emphasizing the need for wide-scale stakeholder partnership with the Government, and support for crime-fighting efforts, in order to reduce the incidence of criminal activities island wide. Speaking at a motor vehicle handing over ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s Office, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew, on October 8, Mr. Bunting cited several of the...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

12 years ago National Security

Minister Bunting to Look into Assisting Cops with Legal Representation

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says he is prepared to make the necessary representation to facilitate amendments to existing regulations that prohibit state-financed legal representation for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) members. This commitment comes against the background of what he said were concerns raised recently by the Jamaica Police Federation (JPF) over fees, averaging between $80,000 and $100,000,...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), makes the symbolic presentation of a key to one of 39 Mitsubishi 4X4 twin-cab pick-ups acquired by the government to boost the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) motor vehicle fleet, to Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington (centre), during Monday’s (October 8) handing over ceremony at the Commissioner’s Old Hope Road office in St. Andrew. Looking on is Superintendent in charge of the JCF’s Transport and Repairs Division, Marlon Dietrich.

12 years ago National Security

JCF gets 39 additional Vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) operational capacity has been significantly strengthened by the acquisition of 39 additional motor vehicles, valued at over $136 million. The vehicles, all Mitsubishi 4X4 twin-cab pick-ups, which were acquired through local dealership, Stewart Auto Sales Limited, were symbolically presented to the JCF Head, Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, by National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, during...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, recently led a team to Cuba for talks towards the renewal of the Jamaica/Cuba Maritime and Police Cooperation Agreements.

12 years ago National Security

Jamaica, Cuba Seek to Renew Security Agreements

The Government is seeking to renew its regional security agreements with Cuba, as both countries collaborate to combat drug trafficking and other transnational crimes affecting the region. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, recently travelled to Cuba for an official three-day visit, where he met with top security officials to review and explore the renewal of the Jamaica/Cuba Maritime...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders (left); Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings (centre); and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake, participate in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration and information exchange for the Jamaica Crime Observatory. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, September 19 at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston. Observing are signing are personnel from the Ministry.

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MOU Signed to Enhance Collaboration on Jamaica Crime Observatory

The Ministry of National Security on September 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several government agencies to facilitate collaboration and information exchange for the Jamaica Crime Observatory. The move will ensure standardisation and accessibility to timely and reliable crime statistical data, to support government’s efforts at reducing the incidence of crime and violence, particularly in high risk and...