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Member of the Adult Other Rank of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), Warrant Officer Class One Mikhail Morgan. The JCCF is encouraging persons 18 and older to join its senior division.

Cadet Force Looking for Volunteers

Persons 18 years and older are being encouraged to join the senior division of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) to contribute to the development of young people. Regiment Commander for the Northern Regiment of the JCCF, Lieutenant Col. Nicholas...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening of the 36th Caribbean Commandants Conference on July 25 at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp, Kingston.

More Young People Urged to Join Cadet Force

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (left), and Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker (right), display signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate direct access to the information system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) by the JCA. The signing of the MOU took place at the JCA’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (July 25).

Jamaica Customs Granted Access to Interpol’s Database to Strengthen Border Security

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, gives the keynote address at the Administrator General Department’s (AGD) ‘Securing Your Legacy’ road show at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (July 21).

“Make A Will – Minister Chuck Appeals

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (right), presents the Commandant’s Award to Private (NS) R. Richards, for achieving the highest overall average during training. Occasion was the Passing Out Parade for the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2022/02, held on Friday (July 21) at the Polo Grounds, Up Park Camp in Kingston.

JDF Boosted by 392 New Members

Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), interacts with children at the Robotics and Animation Workshop held under the Ministry of National Security’s Music, Sports and Technology initiative at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on July 20.

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PHOTOS: Ministry of National Security’s Robotics and Animation Workshop

Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), interacts with children at the Robotics and Animation Workshop held under the Ministry of National Security’s Music, Sports and Technology initiative at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on July 20.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), examines one of several computers, valued US$700,000, that were acquired for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) under the National Security Ministry’s Security Strengthening Project (SSP). The computers were funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Others (from left) are Senior Superintendent of Police Aaron Fletcher; Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson. The handover ceremony was held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 19).

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Technology Boost for JCF’s Station Records and Case Management Systems

Training for and expansion of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Station Records and Case Management Systems will be enhanced technologically following the handover of computers valued at US$700,000. The equipment was procured under the National Security Ministry’s Security Strengthening Project (SSP) which is funded by an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan. These were handed over during a ceremony at the...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives.

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House Approves Extension of Seven Zones of Special Operations

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 18), approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. In a statement to the House, Deputy Prime Minister...

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left), greets Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez. Occasion was a cocktail reception for the presentation of Project Social Transformation and Renewal (STAR) on July 17, at the Ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew. Project STAR is an initiative of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) in partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and is aimed at transforming communities through targeted interventions.

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PHOTOS: Cocktail Reception for the Presentation of Project Star

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left), greets Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez. Occasion was a cocktail reception for the presentation of Project Social Transformation and Renewal (STAR) on July 17, at the Ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew. Project STAR is an initiative of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) in partnership with...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, greets overseas representatives attending Sunday’s (July 16) opening ceremony for this year’s renewal of the Caribbean Cadet Camp at Clarendon College. Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn was the keynote speaker. Approximately 800 cadets from 14 regional countries are attending the event, which is being staged by the Caribbean Cadet Association from July 15 to 29 under the theme ‘Empowering Cadets, Tomorrow’s Leaders’.

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PHOTOS: State Minister Cuthbert-Flynn Attends Caribbean Cadet Camp Opening Ceremony

Commanding Officer for the Portland police division, Superintendent Lloyd Darby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation on Thursday (July 13) in Port Antonio.

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Portland Police Urge Caution By Residents If Faced with Future Haitian Refugee Arrivals

The police in Portland are urging residents to be cautious and consider certain risks if faced with a repeat of Monday’s (July 10) arrival of 37 Haitian nationals. The group, comprising 29 adults (24 males and five females), five boys and three girls, landed on the Boston Beach aboard a small boat and were assisted by residents before the authorities...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

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Retreat for Judges to Deal with Praedial Larceny

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says a retreat will be held for judges to sensitise them on the harm being done to farmers due to praedial larceny. Calling it the biggest threat facing the agricultural sector, Mr. Green said one of the main problems is that the fines are too low, to the point where the...