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KINGSTON — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received four jet skis from the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), valued at $6.7 million, which will enhance the force's ability to patrol the island's coastal waters. The skis, two of which were acquired through funding from the Port Authority of Jamaica, are expected to aid in the securing of key points within...

KINGSTON — More Jamaicans are reporting cases of abuse or mistreatment of children, in keeping with the provisions of the Child Care and Protection Act. Former Children's Advocate, Mary Clarke, said that despite earlier reticence, Jamaicans are carrying out their responsibility under the law, to report to the authorities when they see or have reason to believe that children are...

KINGSTON — Certain ganja related cases may soon be heard in the Petty Sessions Court, as the Government seeks to reduce the backlog of cases in the Resident Magistrate's (RM) Court. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice and Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Delroy Chuck, during Tuesday's (November 1) sitting of the House of Representatives. Mr. Chuck...

KINGSTON — To help strengthen the capacity of state agencies and other stakeholders to address and investigate the problem of sexual offences, the Child Development Agency (CDA) on October 31, hosted a workshop at the Alpha Boys Home in Kingston. Representatives of state homes, the CDA, other institutions that deal with and care for children, as well as practitioners in...

KINGSTON — Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging more Jamaicans to play their part in helping those affected by drug abuse, noting that the problem continues to affect all areas of society. “The whole matter of drug abuse is not discriminatory. Drug abuse affects every strata of society and is happening straight across the...

MONTEGO BAY — Approximately 200 speakers and presenters from major law-enforcement organizations, civilian agencies, crime stoppers and other delegates from a number of countries converged at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Montego Bay for the Crime Stoppers International Training Conference 2011, which ended Wednesday (October 26). Jamaica is set to reap huge benefits from hosting the 32nd staging of the...

KINGSTON — Former State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Dr. St. Aubyn Bartlett, has reported that over the last year, no one escaped from the island’s correctional facilities. “In terms of persons who have sought to abscond, we have had none also over the last year and that is indeed a very important milestone that we must celebrate,”...

KINGSTON — Some 702 inmates were re-classified for transfer to lower security institutions between January to September, compared with 758 for the similar period last year. Acting Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Colonel G. S Prendergast, speaking at a press conference at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), 122 East Street offices in Kingston on October 21, said the process is...

KINGSTON — The integral role of the family unit in the reintegration of offenders is the focus of the Department of Correctional Services for this year’s Correctional Services Week. “We are focusing on the need for strong family units to support our inmates, our wards, in their bid to be rehabilitated and to become successful and productive citizens once they...

The Governor General will swear-in the first two Cabinet Ministers of the Government of Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, this afternoon, (Oct 24) at 1:00p.m. at Kings House. Mr. Audley Shaw will be sworn-in as Minister of Finance and Senator Dwight Nelson will be sworn-in as Minister of National Security. Both are retaining portfolio responsibilities.

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved the review process to be undertaken by Jamaica to implement the provisions of the United Nations, and Inter-American Conventions against Corruption. The move is in compliance with obligations under the Conventions of which Jamaica is a state party, said Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He was addressing journalists...

KINGSTON — Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Rocky Meade, will receive the Order of Distinction, Officer Class (OD), for services to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at the National Honours and Awards ceremony, to be held on October 17, at King’s House in Kingston. “It is a fulfilling and humbling experience to be recognised by one’s country,” Brigadier Meade...