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Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, has called on Jamaicans in that country to “stay on the right side of the law”. He made the call in light of the number of Jamaicans who are being deported back home, describing this as “not good for Jamaica”. The Ambassador was delivering the keynote address at an awards ceremony...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has said the recently opened Montego Bay branch of the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) has been a tremendous success. “We opened it in November and by December, fully 25 per cent of the total renewals were done at that office,” he stated.  “What this has allowed is that it has reduced the processing...

The St. James Parish Council yesterday (January 18) handed over space in the Charles Gordon market to the Area One Police for the setting up of a police post. The approximately 264 square feet of space is part of a complete facility, which was built at a cost of approximately $3.2 million. Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says he is targeting a further reduction in all crimes for 2013. Jamaica recorded a seven per cent reduction in murders, shootings and other serious crimes in 2012, to register the lowest number of offences the country has seen since 2004. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, has announced that the South Camp Road Correctional Centre will be renovated to accommodate all inmates currently residing at Fort Augusta. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (January 16), Mr. Bunting said that this will include both juvenile and adult inmates. He, however, noted that there will...

The Senate on Thursday, March 21, passed a Bill to prosecute persons involved in the illegal lottery scam. Some 14 amendments have been made and it will be sent back to the House for approval. The Bill Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act addresses, among other things: obtaining any property or inducing any person to confer any benefit on...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has announced that the government is working to reconcile the databases of the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) and the island’s courts, to add all traffic tickets that have been paid on both systems. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Wednesday (January 16), Mr. Bunting said...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, said that the security forces will need approximately 500 vehicles per year, over the next six years, to operate effectively. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will need some 400 vehicles, and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), 100 units per year, over the period. The National Security Minister was a addressing the weekly...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, said that the security forces will need approximately 500 vehicles per year, over the next six years, to operate effectively. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will need some 400 vehicles, and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), 100 units per year, over the period. The National Security Minister was a addressing the weekly...

The St. James Police says it will be targeting eight criminal gangs this year as it continues to build on gains in reducing crime in the parish. The gangs are Alliance, Junglist, Rocky View, Rebel Men, Green Tank, Bronx, Matches Lane and Cassava Piece. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Parish Council in Montego Bay on Thursday,...

The Westmoreland Parish Council has set up a Safety and Security Committee, with the primary objective of facilitating partnerships, collaborations and consultations to improve the safety and security of the citizens of the parish. Speaking with JIS News at the first parish council meeting for the new year, held on Thursday (January 10), Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is commending the police force for achieving a significant reduction in all categories of crimes in 2012, including murders. He said 1,087 murders were recorded last year, and while the numbers are still “unacceptably high,” they were the lowest in nine years. In an open letter to Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington on Tuesday...