Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, has reassured US partners of the Government’s commitment to the fight against human trafficking. “We have been training and sensitising first responders, including health workers, child protection workers, community advocates, law-enforcement officers, judges, port officers, and immigration officers to effectively recognise the signs that someone, especially a child,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says he is encouraged by the comprehensive suite of programmes offered by the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Catherine for the rehabilitation of wards. “A facility like this means a lot to the Ministry, to the Government. The juveniles who have found themselves on the wrong...

The Government is developing a national strategy to combat organised crime. The strategy will target key crime producers and create an environment for sustained crime reduction and increased economic growth and prosperity in keeping with Plan Secure Jamaica. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that organised crime is a major setback for national...

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says subsequent to the declaration of the State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine on June 17, murders declined by 81 per cent, while shootings reduced by 56 per cent. The enhanced security measure was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on June 17, to address the high level of...

The Ministry of National Security is conducting sensitisation sessions at schools across Jamaica to inform parents about the 25 Schools Strategy. The project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Education and Youth. It is aimed at providing assessment, recommendation, intervention and support for children who display maladaptive behaviour in the select schools....

Five persons will be extradited to the United States (US) for lottery scamming-related offences and other serious crimes later this week. This was stated by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson during a virtual press conference on July 5. He said lottery scamming investigations will continue to be a significant area of collaboration between law-enforcement entities locally and overseas,...

The Jamaica Constabulary (JCF) Force is reporting a seven per cent increase in the seizure of illicit guns in the first six months of 2022 over the same period last year. Addressing a virtual press briefing on July 5, Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, informed that 392 firearms have been taken off the streets through the collaborative efforts...

Jamaicans living in Toronto, Canada, are set to benefit from the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Access Jamaica initiative. The event, which allows persons in the diaspora to access the services of PICA, will be held from July 7 to 10 at the Ebenezer Holiness Church of God located at 101 Rossdean Drive, North York in Toronto. From July...

Ninety-two Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) recruits, who have successfully completed the longest period of training in the history of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR), have been hailed for their dedication and resilience over the extended training cycle. “Each of you would have experienced training that tested your strength and dexterity in all areas including but not limited to the physical,...