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Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, says for the first time in recent history, the country experienced a 40 per cent decline in murder over the last 15 months. “The year-to-date homicide rate is now 821 compared to 1,097 last year. This means a reduction of 276 homicides so far this year and when compared to 2009,  some 388 fewer...

KINGSTON — Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck, says that the Government will seek to strengthen its victim support initiatives, by setting up a fund to assist victims of crimes. Mr. Chuck, who was addressing the official opening of the West Kingston Satellite Counselling Centre in Denham Town, Wednesday (October 5), pledged that his ministry will not only focus...

Minister of National Security, Sen. the Hon. Dwight Nelson is in Canada with a top level team from the Ministry where they will meet with their Canadian counterparts in an effort to further strengthen the bilateral relationship which exists between both countries, particularly as it relates to the collaborative and cooperative relationship which exists in security matters. Minister Nelson is...

KINGSTON — Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, says that the close relationship between District Constables and communities has been an important factor in reducing crime. "It is the district constables that have created the kind of thrust that we are forging with the members of the community, today. I applaud your contribution to enhancing security in...

KINGSTON — A Ministry Paper giving details of the signing of the Operational Police and Maritime Agreements between the Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Cuba was tabled in the Senate, on September 30, by Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson. The agreements are aimed at helping to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relationships to ensure effective...

KINGSTON — Over 40 stakeholders, who are frontline responders to incidences of domestic violence, are benefiting from a three-day training workshop organised by the Ministry of National Security. The workshop, which started on Tuesday (September 27) at the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Park Boulevard offices, New Kingston, seeks to raise public awareness about domestic violence as well as equip responders...

KINGSTON — The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will be drawing national attention to the problem of piracy within the shipping industry during Maritime Awareness Week from September 26 to 29. The move is in keeping with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) focus on the issue for World Maritime Day 2011 to be observed across the globe on September 29 under...

KINGSTON — The Government is continuing efforts to combat the Trafficking in Human Persons (TIP), by spending some $15 million during 2010/2011 fiscal year to support victims and passing legislation to deal with offenders. Speaking at the opening of a two-day National Plan of Action conference on Thursday September 22, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, Minister of State...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved a $90.7 million contract to Marksman Limited for the provision of security services for Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and its facilities across the island. Speaking on September 21 post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that the contract period is for two...

KINGSTON — Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Novelette Grant, has made a call for a collaborative and multi-sector approach to reducing road fatalities and motor vehicle accidents. “We have…to include a really multi-agency approach to a national problem if we are to really achieve the targets and goals that we have set for ourselves as a nation to reduce accidents,...

MONTEGO BAY — The Trelawny Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade is crediting its ongoing public education programme for the continued reduction in the incidence of fires in the parish.  The campaign, which includes lectures, seminars, drills, distribution of pamphlets, and inspections, has helped to increase awareness about fire safety and prevention strategies. Assistant Superintendent for the division, Noel Myrie,...

KINGSTON — The Bethel Apostolic Basic School, located on South Camp Road, in Kingston, has received educational supplies, including books and pencils, from the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Head of  the  Branch,  Assistant Commissioner of  Police (ACP), Justin Felice, who handed over  the supplies on September 7, at the school, told JIS News that the Bethel ...