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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has emphasised that a major reduction in crime is a "strategic objective" of the Government, in order to facilitate economic growth and social stability, and is an “absolute priority,” if Jamaica is to progress. However, he noted that this strategic objective will not be achieved by taking incremental steps, and that the strategy...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has urged new members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to hold true to the organisation's core values as they carry out their tasks. He was addressing the passing out parade for 127 new soldiers, including five potential officers, from intakes 103 and 11, held on Saturday (March 10) at the JDF Training...

The Occupational Safety and Health Bill is expected to be passed in the Houses of Parliament by December, 2012. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security Hon. Derrick Kellier during a tour of the Bernard Lodge Estate in Spanish Town on March 8. The Act covers a broader range of considerations than the present Factories Act to...

His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry) shares the common experiences of any soldier, who trains at the Sandhurst Royal Military Academy in the United Kingdom (UK). While on a tour of the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Up Park Camp headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (March 7), Prince Harry was reacquainted with two soldiers, who...

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...