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Individuals locked up in correctional facilities are often considered a drain on the state's resources, while seemingly oblivious to the challenges faced by taxpayers whose taxes maintain the institutions and sustain their welfare. However, the Department of Correctional Services' (DCS) Inmate Work Programme seeks to change this conception, by actively engaging inmates in activities which are beneficial to themselves and...

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), today (Feb. 5) launched its 2009 Peace for Prosperity Campaign, which will target young people, especially students, in light of the growing incidence of violence in schools. "They must be exposed, through peace building initiatives, to peaceful alternatives to violence," said Chairman of the organisation, Dr. Elizabeth Ward, at the launch held today (Feb. 5)...

As the Government seeks to reduce crime and better enforce law and order, Jamaicans are being called on to stamp out the "informer must dead" culture as it creates obstacles in crime fighting and leads to the sustainability of corruption. In a Vox Pop carried out by JIS News yesterday (Jan. 30), members of the public seemed ready to take...

Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan, has lauded the work of the Peace Management Initiative (PMI) in providing an effective social mechanism in sections of society. Addressing the PMI's 7th anniversary luncheon held at the Hilton Kingston Hotel yesterday (Jan. 30), the Minister noted that since its inception, the PMI has played a "pivotal role in easing tension...

The crime fighting capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has been boosted by the introduction of a Video Witness Identification System. Speaking with JIS News on a tour of the facility at the Kingston Central Police Station Wednesday (January 28), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Les Green, said that this new system would improve the effectiveness and fairness of identification...

Children's Advocate, Mary Clarke, has emphasised that the marked increase in reports of child abuse to the Office of the Children's Registry (OCR), does not translate to increased incidents of child abuse in Jamaica. Mrs. Clarke was responding to international media reports of an increase in the incidence of child abuse in Jamaica. Speaking with JIS News, she explained that...

In 2008, approximately 50 per cent of persons featured on the Police most wanted list were captured and charged. This was revealed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of crime, Mark Shields, at a press conference, held at the Ministry of National Security, in Kingston, on January 27. "About 50 per cent of those who have been listed...

Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan, is reporting that the crime situation in the Tredegar Park and Gravel Heights communities, in St. Catherine, has calmed down dramatically. Speaking at a press briefing on January 27, at the Ministry of National Security, in Kingston, the Minister said that the police have identified a person of interest, who is suspected...

The Government is putting measures in place for the implementation of a security vetting policy, which will apply to certain sensitive posts within the public service. The move is part of efforts to reduce and eliminate corruption and enhance accountability in Government. Addressing a special consultation organised by the Customs Department today (Jan. 27) at the Mona Visitors' Lodge in...

The Counter Narcotics and Major Crimes Task Force (Operation Kingfish) toll free hotline (811), last year received 1,306 actionable calls, with operational value. According to Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan, this demonstrates the public's confidence in this avenue of relaying information to the police. Making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate...

Minister of National Security, Senator Col. Trevor MacMillan, has informed that the construction of a number of police stations is advanced, including the Bath Police Station in St. Thomas, which is almost complete. "We are awaiting Cabinet approval on the construction of Point Hill and Alexandria Police Stations. Bids for the construction of the Lacovia Police Station have been evaluated...

Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan has expressed the view that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), must adhere to its core business of enforcing law and order. "Simultaneously, the modernisation programme, developed on the basis of some 124 recommendations of the recently concluded strategic review of the JCF, will be systematically implemented. One of the most important recommendations...