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Minister of National Security Sen. the Hon Dwight Nelson has hailed the lifelong contributions of his predecessor, Colonel Trevor MacMillan, O.D., to the preservation of national security. Senator Nelson who took over the challenging National Security portfolio from Colonel MacMillan in 2009, described him as a nationalist and a patriot who committed his life to preserving the safety and security...

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding has expressed deep regret at news just received of the passing of former Minister of National Security, Colonel Trevor MacMillan, CD Colonel MacMillan had been ailing for some time and died this morning at his home in St. Andrew. He served with the current government as Minister of National Security for 10 months. Colonel MacMillan had...

MONTEGO BAY — A Wall of Honour, to pay homage to policemen and women, who have fallen in the line of duty, is to be erected at National Heroes Park in Kingston by the end of next month. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dwight Nelson, made the announcement at the 68th Annual Joint Central Conferences of the Jamaica Police Federation...

OCHO RIOS — A Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck and six mountain bikes have been added to the Ocho Rios Police Station’s fleet, thanks to Sandals Group, and sister company, ATL Autohaus. The two litre twin-turbo diesel engine pickup and the mountain bikes were officially handed over to National Security Minister, Senator Dwight Nelson, at a function at Sandals Ocho Rios...

KINGSTON — As part of its 30th anniversary activities, Sandals Resorts International, yesterday donated a VW Amarok pick-up truck to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at Up Park Camp, in Kingston. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh said she was pleased with the donation, as the Ministry places immense value in equipping the security forces. She...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Education, Hon Andrew Holness, wants the full force of the law applied to students guilty of violence against teachers. He was speaking to the media on Wednesday (May 25), during a visit to the Cambridge High School, St. James. The school was the scene of an altercation between a male teacher and a group of...

MONTEGO BAY — In its drive to improve the safety and security of citizens in western Jamaica, the Ministry of National Security has reopened the renovated former police facility at 14 Barnett Street, Montego Bay, St. James, to serve as the Region One headquarters of the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF). The facility, which was destroyed by fire several years...

KINGSTON — A significant push is to be made by Government to improve the image and public perception of the Ananda Alert emergency missing child system. The efforts will focus on increasing the number of persons involved in the emergency network giving law enforcers a better chance of locating children reported missing.             The Ananda Alert programme has had a...

KINGSTON — The Police have released the names of the 12 most wanted sex offenders, the second time this is being done in three years. The sex offenders  are: 20-year-old Anthony Hephard, otherwise called ‘Papa’; 17-year-old Everton McDonald; 20-year-old Anthony Kelly; 35-year-old taxi operator, Marvin Hawthorne; 23-year-old Dimitri Hyatt; 27-year-old Dwayne Francis; 18-year-old  Michael McKenzie; 17-year-old Junior Daley; 24-year-old Phillip...

OCHO RIOS — A new motorbike and head gear have been presented to the Oracabessa Police, in St. Mary, by Stewart’s Automotive Group. The Honda trail motorbike and helmet were handed over by Security Minister, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, at a ceremony held at the Oracabessa Police Station, on May 18. "There is no professional that can perform his...

MANDEVILLE — Scores of Canaan Heights residents, in Clarendon, turned out on May 15 for the Ministry of National Security sponsored Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) peace-vibes concert and information village, held at the community centre.             The  five-hour concert saw several local performers doing pieces that depict peace and unity. There were also appearances by area dancers; veteran...

KINGSTON — The number of murders committed over the past 12 months is the lowest since 2003, says Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding. Making his contribution to the 2011/12 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, today (May 10), Mr. Golding informed that crime statistics for this year have shown a significant reduction in most major crimes, with a...