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Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has said that the impending anti-gang legislation could be perceived as "draconian," but emphasised that they are necessary, as organised crime is posing the greatest threat to citizens' security in the Caribbean. He was speaking at the opening ceremony for a United Nations Development Programme workshop on citizens' security in the...

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA), has intensified its efforts to set standards for the private security industry to deliver quality service since 2009. "The PSRA ensured that the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica Level One Standards in Security Operations were completed and circulated to all security companies," says Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson. He added...

Minister of National Security Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has said that there has been a 13 percent increase in police mobility, with the new vehicles acquired for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in the last quarter of 2009. Speaking in the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (January 22), Senator Nelson said that, during the...

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved funding of $1.9 billion (US$21 million) for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) to continue its initiatives and interventions geared towards reducing the level of major crimes and interpersonal violence, for another four years. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, during his contribution to the...

Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Anti-Corruption Branch, ACP Justin Felice, has said that the 1- 800-CORRUPT line, launched in January 2009, has been very successful. "We had an outstanding and successful year with the 1- 800 toll free line, and it is something we must continue," the Assistant Commissioner said, during an interview with JIS News on...

The Ministry of National Security is placing increased focus on training this year, with $100 million identified to start construction of classrooms and dormitories at the Police Academy in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. Also, a sum of $127 million has been allocated to construct a Firearm and Tactical Training Unit. "Construction on the project, which will be jointly funded by...

Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, said that some $508 million was spent on improving the technological capacity of the security forces and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) last year. Making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday, (January 22), Senator Nelson informed that the police emergency 119 service...

Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has said the Ministry will be seeking to accelerate its legislative agenda this year, as part of broader efforts to put a dent on criminal activity. This will include lending support to the Ministry of Justice in advancing the five proposed crime bills through Parliament, the Minister said in his contribution...

The Government is fully committed to protecting Jamaica's borders from infiltration by criminal networks seeking to engage in illicit activities under the guise of humanitarian appeals. Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, gave the assurance in the Senate on Friday (Jan. 22), which came against the background of concerns about the guns for drugs trade, particularly between...

National Security Minister, Senator Dwight Nelson, has announced plans to introduce Anti-Gang Legislation, as part of the Government's efforts to curtail crime in Jamaica. The Minister said the legislation, which the Ministry is seeking to pursue in collaboration with several key stakeholders, is intended to target, infiltrate and dismantle gangs, and identify and arrest all members. In addition, he said...

Although last year the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) made significant strides in arresting and prosecuting corrupt members, Assistant Commissioner in charge of Anti-corruption, ACP Justin Felice, says that theforce is moving towards a more preventative style of eradicating corruption. In an interview with JIS News on Wednesday (January 20), ACP Felice asserted that the force does not measure success by...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 19) passed legislation to make it compulsory to convert Government securities into a dematerialised security or electronic format. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, who piloted the Bill, explained that the move will provide for "the speedy settlement and trading of securities, and result in cost-savings and risk mitigation...