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Government has set about to educate the average Jamaican of the cruel impact of the lottery scam, through a public awareness programme. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the public awareness exercise is aimed at changing the mindset of many who see the lottery scam as a victimless crime. One of the segments of the programme is dubbed,...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, has indicated that persons involved in the lottery scam could face extradition to the United States (US), to face charges. “There is a close working relationship and joint investigations taking place…so it would not surprise me if any of these resulted in an indictment in the US and a subsequent extradition request,” the Minister...

United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Operations Chief, Vance Callender, says Jamaica is way ahead of the US authorities in addressing the lottery scam, which targets senior citizens in the United States. Mr. Callender was one of seven persons who testified on March 13, before a US Senate Special Committee on Ageing, about the ‘876 Scam Phone Fraud’,...

Government has rolled out a comprehensive five-point plan to combat fraudulent schemes and prosecute operators. The plan includes: public education; increased enforcement; strengthening of legislation, judicial and procedural rules and restitution for victims. Speaking at the weekly Jamaica House Briefing on Wednesday, March 13, Minister with responsibility for Information, Sen. the Hon. Sandrea Falconer said: “Government has launched a public...

Minister of Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says the Government is looking at ways to prevent any possible fall-out that lottery scamming may cause in the telemarketing industry. “It is something that we are very concerned about and what we have to do is make sure that we are in constant dialogue with our investors. I believe that all...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has fortified the Jamaican Government’s determination to nail lottery scammers and stamp out the illegal activity, which has affected a number of United States citizens. Minister Bunting gave the administration’s commitment during meetings with various groups and stakeholders in Washington DC, where he is joined by State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and...

Police personnel in Falmouth are now serving the public from a new state-of-the- art complex, which was constructed by the Government at a cost of $272.8 million. The new Falmouth Police Station, located on Rodney Street, boosts modern amenities for police personnel and prisoners, and the latest in security features. It replaces the original station, located just across the road,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, has said that the Government is pursuing a three-pronged approach to national security and the safety of the Jamaican people. She identified the strategies as: institutional improvements; targeting organized crime; and engendering trust. “We have been building the human resource capacity, increasing training, improving skills and the technology available to the police force,”...

The task force that has been set up to go after lottery scammers has made major dents in their operations, working under the newly formed Major Organized Crime and Anti-Corruption (MOCA) unit. Giving an update on the successes, Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says that members have seized important documents, equipment and machines used in lotto scamming...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is set to benefit from the implementation of an energy efficiency project, aimed at cutting energy costs in the public sector. The pilot project, which forms part of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining’s (STEM) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme, will see conservation strategies being carried out at selected police stations and departments...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says legislation to prosecute persons involved in the illegal lottery scam will be passed by the end of March. He noted that the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act, 2012, was tabled in the House of Representatives on February 26 by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting. “This Bill targets...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting has appealed to Jamaicans to be their “brother’s keeper” and to avoid turning a blind eye to domestic violence. He emphasised that Jamaicans must find a way to intervene if they become aware of domestic disputes in their communities, as what often appears to be a small matter can escalate into a dangerous situation....