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MANDEVILLE — Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), James Forbes, is crediting the police’s recent success in fighting crime, in large part, to the determination of citizens to rid their communities of criminals. He noted that "for the first time in recent memory, the island of Jamaica is breathing in relief that the crime rate (especially) murder is going down.  People...

KINGSTON — Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, is reassuring the nation of the Government’s continued commitment to eliminating the problem of human trafficking in the country. “The Government of Jamaica rejects this dastardly form of criminality and we are prepared to participate in every programme, and be part of every effort to break the back of...

KINGSTON — The Government will continue to provide critical support for the security forces in the task of fighting crime, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen said on April 14. He emphasised that the fight against crime and “respect for the rights of our citizens are not options; they are both imperatives." The Governor-General was delivering the...

The Government will continue to provide critical support for the security forces in the task of fighting crime, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said today (April 14). He emphasised that the fight against crime and “respect for the rights of our citizens are not options; they are both imperatives.” The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech...

MONTEGO BAY — Leaders, citizens and supporting agencies of the inner city community of Flanker, St. James, have been commended for their dedication to community renewal, which has resulted in the once feared community becoming one of the safest and most peaceful in western Jamaica. “A few years ago, crime in Flanker was the talk of the town, but there...

Cabinet has appointed a Ministerial committee to review the recommendations of the Report of the National Commission on Ganja which was chaired by the late Professor, Barry Chevannes. That report was submitted in 2001. The Commission will comprise the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Ken Baugh; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dorothy Lightbourne; Minister of Health, Ruddy Spencer; Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries,...

KINGSTON — Minister of National Security, Senator Dwight Nelson, says that the Government has identified funds to repair nearly 400 Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) motor vehicles. Senator Nelson told guests at a function on Monday April 4 marking the handing over of 50 new units to the JCF, at the Police Commissioner’s office, Old Hope Road, Kingston , that he...

KINGSTON — Minister of National Security, Hon Dwight Nelson, has reported a 44 per cent reduction in murders, during the first quarter of 2011 (January – March), compared to the corresponding period of 2010. He said during the period 238 murders were committed, compared to 426 for the corresponding quarter of last year. However, speaking at a press conference at...

KINGSTON — The Ministry of National Security has designed a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for young offenders who will be housed at the new Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre, which is scheduled to open soon. Acting Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Col. Sean Prendergast, who spoke to journalists following a tour of the West Kingston-based facility on April 5, said that the...

KINGSTON — The Ministry of National Security will be carrying out assessments to determine the extent of work required to improve the physical state of the island’s juvenile facilities. Portfolio Minister, Senator Hon. Dwight Nelson, addressing a press conference after a tour of the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre for Boys on April 5, where extensive rehabilitation work is being...

KINGSTON — Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, says he is satisfied with the refurbishing work being done at the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre for Boys, West Kingston, by the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Engineering Regiment. Senator Nelson indicated his satisfaction while addressing a media briefing at the facility, following a tour with journalists and members...

KINGSTON — Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Mr. Othneil Lawrence, has suggested that the Police formulate a special anti-crime strategy for the resort areas of St. Ann. Mr. Lawrence, whose constituency includes the resort town of Runaway Bay, said that while he welcomes the continued reduction in major crimes, there are concerns in resort areas, like Runaway...