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Gov’t Strengthening National Security Through Violence Prevention, Mental Health Support

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says Jamaica’s national security framework is being strengthened through greater focus on violence prevention and mental health support. She said the Ministry recognises that trauma and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston recently. He is flanked by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

This Will Be a Decade of Peace – PM Andrew Holness

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Othneil Dobson, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (February 12).

Significant Progress Made in Restoring Police Stations in Westmoreland

Westmoreland Police Report 18-year Low in Homicides

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Retired) Antony Anderson.

Jamaica-OAS Security and Drug Control Collaboration Highlighted at Washington Dialogue

Jamaica’s Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (fourth right, front row), joins Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States (US), General John Daniel “Raizin” Caine (centre, front row), and senior Military representatives from 34 nations for a group photo during the first Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defence Conference, held from February 10-11 in Washington DC.

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Jamaica’s Defence Chief Joins Hempispheric Leaders at Washington Conference

Jamaica’s Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss‑Gorman, was among 34 national defence chiefs from across the Americas who attended the inaugural Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defence Conference, held in Washington DC, from February 10 to 11. The two‑day conference, hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States (US), General John Daniel “Raizin” Caine,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (second left), and United Kingdom Development Representative for Jamaica and Caribbean Regional Counsellor, Andrew Bowden (left), unveil the LIV GUD mural at Haile Selassie High School in Kingston on Friday (February 13), during the launch of the Wellness Express – Adolescent Mental Health Mobile Service. Observing the proceedings were State Minister, National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), and Member of Parliament, South West St. Andrew, Dr. Angela Brown Burke.

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Wellness Express Mobile Service Launched at Haile Selassie High School

Students from Haile Selassie High School in Kingston, are among the first to benefit from a new mobile mental-health service that will support schools in Zones of Special Operations (ZOZOs), as well as those in western Jamaica, affected by Hurricane Melissa. The Wellness Express – Adolescent Mental Health Mobile Service was officially launched at the school on Friday (February 13)....

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Heads of Mission Urged to Mobilise Partnerships Aligned With Reconstruction Agenda

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaica’s Heads of Mission to mobilise partnerships aligned with national reconstruction priorities which will be led by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). “Each mission should identify at least two priority sectors aligned with our reconstruction agenda, and pursue structured, measurable engagements in those areas. Engagement and partnership must...

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PM Urges Diplomats to Forge Partnerships for National Reconstruction Under NaRRA

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaica’s Heads of Mission to mobilise partnerships aligned with national reconstruction priorities, which will be spearheaded by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). “Each Mission should identify at least two priority sectors aligned with our reconstruction agenda and pursue structured, measurable engagements in those areas. Engagement and partnership must...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

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Over $17 Billion in Capital Projects for JCF

More than $17 billion in capital projects has been committed as the Government continues to invest in strengthening the physical infrastructure of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The objective is to provide modern, fit-for-purpose facilities for both police officers and members of the public that they serve. “Despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa, 27 restoration projects valued at $2 billion...

Founder of United States-based diaspora charity, the Pollyanna Project, Donna-Moore Stewart (right), presents gift bags to Corporal Lorraine Hylton of the Lacovia Police Station (left), while Constable Courtney Berlin, shares the moment. The recent presentation, at the police station in St. Elizabeth, was in recognition of the service of the law officers to their communities, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

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Lacovia Police Rewarded for Service to Community

Members of the Lacovia Police in St. Elizabeth have been presented with gift packages containing personal-care items by the United States (US)-based diaspora charity Pollyanna Project, in recognition of their continued service and support to residents. The gesture formed part of the group’s efforts to acknowledge front-line personnel who work closely with communities, often going beyond the call of duty...

2 months ago National Security and Peace

Lacovia Police Rewarded for Service to Community

Founder of United States-based diaspora charity, the Pollyanna Project, Donna-Moore Stewart (right), presents gift bags to Corporal Lorraine Hylton of the Lacovia Police Station (left), while Constable Courtney Berlin, shares the moment. The recent presentation, at the police station in St. Elizabeth, was in recognition of the service of the law officers to their communities, particularly in the aftermath of...