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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Tuesday March 6 received four motorbikes from Stewart Motors, which will be utilised in the police’s efforts to reduce robberies and related crimes. Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, speaking at the handing over ceremony held at his Old Hope Road offices, said the bikes will be used to patrol the downtown and Half- Way-Tree areas....

His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry), decked in military fatigues, participated in several military exercises today (March 7) at the Jamaica Defence Force base (JDF) at Up Park Camp. Accompanied by several soldiers, he took part in a shooting exercise in the firearm training simulator at the Camp’s Multi-Purpose Training Facility for about 10...

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) continues to chart programmes, within the prison system, aimed at rehabilitating inmates and, ensuring the safety of the society by keeping offenders secure in penal institutions. Director of Rehabilitation, Mrs. Sylvia Passley states that the Department is working assiduously to fulfill the needs of inmates, in addition to ensuring that they are empowered, rehabilitated...

The synergy that has been developed among the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and the correctional services will not be disrupted by “hardened and dangerous criminal elements” intent on “driving a wedge” among the state agencies in order to weaken effective security and law enforcement. This sentiment was expressed by the JDF, the JCF and the...

The Barnett Street Police Station, in Montego Bay, St. James, which was refurbished at a cost of $7.4 million, was officially re-opened on February 25, by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting. Fire had destroyed one of the main residential buildings that housed several police personnel, and the station was also in a state of disrepair for some time....

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is encouraging more young Jamaicans to join the cadet corps. She said that the corps equips young people, especially those who are unattached, with discipline and training, so that they can become productive members of society. "If you know anyone out there, whether in society or at school, who is looking for...

Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, continues to enjoy the Government’s full support and confidence, as Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This assurance came from National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, at a press briefing at Jamaica House on February 21. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the Commissioner’s performance in the drive which has resulted in a reduction in crime,...

Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, has welcomed an announcement by National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, to advance the proposed Anti-Gang Legislation and amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). Mr. Bunting, in addressing security matters Friday Feb. 21 Jamaica House press briefing, said that the Ministry will be revisiting the proposed anti-gang law, to ensure that “it has all...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Government is moving to reduce the incidence of murders in Jamaica to less than one per day, by the year 2017. Addressing a Jamaica House press briefing on Tuesday (Feb. 21), Mr. Bunting noted that significant gains had been made over the last two years in reducing the number of murders. Statistics...

The Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) has pledged to support the Government’s efforts to curtail smoking in public places through anticipated passage of anti-tobacco legislation. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has committed to advancing anti-smoking legislation in keeping with Jamaica’s obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. “The Government’s passing of the law will...

The Government is developing a new National Security Policy, as part of a long-term strategy to address crime and violence. National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, speaking on February 21 Jamaica House briefing, said the policy will be implemented in two phases, with work on the first phase already 80 per cent complete and should be ready by the end...

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has opened its first satellite centre in the eastern parish of St. Thomas in an effort to increase access to its services. The centre, which is located at the Coke Methodist Church in Morant Bay, will be open every Friday at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to facilitate residents of the parish who may...