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Impact of ‘Liv Gud’ School Invasion to Be Closely Monitored

The Ministry of National Security will closely monitor the impact of its ‘Liv Gud’ School Invasion. The initiative, which is now in its second year, officially kicked off the second round at the Denham Town High School in Kingston, on...

‘Shoot Hoops, Not Guns’ Basketball Initiative Hailed as an Effective Crime Prevention Strategy

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (third left), is assisted in planting a tree during Friday’s (September 20) launch of the Peace Gardens in Schools Competition, at Kingston High School. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Youth and the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA). Observing (from left) are Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education and Youth, Richard Troupe; Chair, Violence Prevention Alliance, Dr. Elizabeth Ward; and Kingston High School Principal, Jermaine Luten, and students, Amoy Gibbs and D'Andre Burke.

Peace Gardens In Schools Competition Launched

Sergeant Andrew Williams of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), presents grade-11 student at Denham Town High School in Kingston, Kaydon Blair, with a ‘Liv Gud’ branded bag during an interactive session which members of the Ministry of National Security’s ‘Liv Gud’ team had with youngsters at the institution on Friday (September 20).

Students Encouraged To ‘liv Gud’ By Making The Right Choices

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, during the Diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (September 18).

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Receives Courtesy Call from Canada’s High Commissioner

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‘Liv Gud’ Invades Denham Town High School on September 20

The Ministry of National Security will kick off its Liv Gud School Invasion on Friday (September 20) at the Denham Town High School in downtown Kingston. The initiative, which will see representatives from the Ministry and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) interacting with the students, is part of the Liv Gud Anti-Violence campaign designed to curb violence and promote positive...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.

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NPCJ To Be Awarded IADLEST Accreditation

The National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) is to be awarded the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) accreditation, during a ceremony to be held today (September 13). Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, made the disclosure at a Justice of the Peace (JP) Sensitisation Session held virtually on Thursday (September 12). “We have significantly...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, speaking at the launch of the ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ activity book at Curphey Place in Kingston in May 2024.

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National Security Ministry to Distribute ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ Activity Books in Schools

The Ministry of National Security will be distributing its ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ activity books in schools across the country during the current school term. The books, which were designed and printed by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), form part of the Ministry’s anti-violence initiative ‘Liv Gud’. They include fun-filled activities, colourful illustrations, and engaging stories promoting peace and kindness....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the deployment of security personnel to Haiti, during a post-Cabinet press briefing on Tuesday (September 10) at Jamaica House.

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Jamaica to Deploy Security Personnel to Haiti

Jamaica will begin its participation in the multinational security support mission in Haiti with the deployment of 24 personnel on Thursday (September 12) to provide command, planning and logistics support. The deployment will comprise 20 Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel and four Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) members. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (right), participates in a recent handover of back-to-school supplies to students at the Flanker Community Centre in Montego Bay, St. James.

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Gov’t’s Youth Social Intervention Programmes Have Been Effective – Minister Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government has initiated social intervention programmes that have been very effective in saving young lives and will continue to be used in the fight against crime. Dr. Chang, who was speaking with reporters following the recent handover of back-to-school items at the Flanker Community Centre in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasies a point while addressing the retirement function for Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Fitz Bailey, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.

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Respect for Human Rights Paramount – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says respecting the rights of citizens remains paramount in the fight against criminal gangs. He noted that human rights are rooted in the transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “In all their development courses, respect for citizens' rights, respect for human rights is paramount, including in our operations, in our equipping of...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

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Construction of Infant Nursery for Incarcerated Expectant Mothers Nearing Completion

Work on the construction of an infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers who give birth while in custody is nearing completion. The facility, which is the brainchild of State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, is being developed at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston at a cost of $13 million. She told JIS...