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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

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has welcomed 392 new members, comprising 314 males and 78 females. The Passing Out Parade for the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2022/02 was held on Friday (July 21), at the Polo Grounds, Up...

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.

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

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).

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

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

House Approves Extension of Seven Zones of Special Operations

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.

PHOTOS: Cocktail Reception for the Presentation of Project Star

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...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with Caribbean Cement Company Limited Managing Director, Yago Castro Izaguirre (right) and Industrial and Building Solutions Manager, André Nelson (centre), following the official opening of concrete pavements in the community of McDonald Place, St. Andrew West Central, on Thursday (July 13). The community project, which was undertaken by the company at a cost of $8 million, forms part of the firm’s overall corporate social responsibility programme.

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PM Adamant That Gov’t Will Not Negotiate with Gangsters

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s stance that it will not enter into any negotiations with gangsters. “This Government does not negotiate with gang members. We don’t buy this argument that there is one gang member trying to keep a community safer than another. If you are a gang member, you are a threat to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Managing Director, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Yago Castro Izaguirre, unveil the sign symbolising the official opening of concrete pavements along McDonald Place in St. Andrew West Central, on Thursday (July 13). The concrete pavement initiative, which was undertaken on that stretch by Carib Cement Company at a cost of $8 million and is slated to be carried out in other communities, forms part of the entity’s corporate social responsibility programme.

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National Violence Prevention Commission Report Expected By Year End

The National Violence Prevention Commission is drafting a report detailing recommendations for legislative changes and institutional building, which should be ready by year end. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while speaking to journalists, following the official opening of a concrete pavement solution initiative undertaken along McDonald Place in St. Andrew West Central, on Thursday...

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Run with JCF on July 16 for Special Olympics

Members of the public are being encouraged to support the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Law Enforcement Torch (LET) Run, which takes place on Sunday (July 16) starting at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew. The JCF is using the 5K race to raise $3 million for Special Olympics Jamaica. The team participated in the Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany,...

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on July 11. Seated (at left) is State Minister, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert.

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1,105 Civilian Posts Within JCF to Be Regularised

A total of 1,105 civilians who work on contracts will be regularised in permanent posts within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The move is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to reduce the number of contract workers within the public service. Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who made the disclosure during a statement...