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Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Jeremy Taylor (right), addresses the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Anti-Gang Week Town Hall on November 17, at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Kingston, and online. At left is Deputy Superintendent of Police, Researcher, Joanna Callen.
Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Jeremy Taylor (right), addresses the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Anti-Gang Week Town Hall on November 17, at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Kingston, and online. At left is Deputy Superintendent of Police, Researcher, Joanna Callen.

Anti-Gang Legislation Now Allows for Prosecution of Criminal Groups

Provisions under the modernised Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) (Amendment) Act, 2021, commonly called the Anti-Gang legislation now allows for the prosecution of groups engaged in criminal activities. This was stated by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on November 15.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on November 15.

Over 20 Firearms Surrendered Under Gun Amnesty
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on November 15.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on November 15.

SOES Declared In Several Parishes
Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.
Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.

Senator Wehby Calls for Unexplained Wealth Orders to Fight Crime
Acting Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon.
Acting Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon.

Jamaica Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Measures

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- Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), points out something of interest during a recent tour of the property that has been identified for the construction of the new Port Maria police station in St. Mary. With the Minister are (from left), Senior Superintendent of Police, Calvin Allen; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Deputy Commissioner, Kevin Blake.
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Site Identified for Construction of Port Maria Police Station

The Government is one step closer to building a new police station in Port Maria, St. Mary, following the identification of suitable lands for the structure. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, recently toured the 30-acre property, located near the Port Maria Hospital, which has been earmarked for development. He said that following the completion of the acquisition...
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State Minister, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. J.C Hutchinson (left); Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (second left); and Director of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Kenute Hare (right), symbolically accept a breathalyzer, during a road safety town hall held recently at the company’s Spanish Town Road headquarters in Kingston. Red Stripe has donated 50 breathalysers, valued at over $3 million to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Making the presentation are Managing Director of Red Stripe, Luis Prata (second right); and Head of Corporate Affairs, Dianne Ashton-Smith.
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JCF Gets 50 Breathalysers from Red Stripe

Fifty breathalysers valued at over $3 million have been donated to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to support the work of law enforcement in catching motorists driving under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol. The donation, made by Red Stripe through its Desnoes and Geddes Foundation, will be utilised by the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch. Assistant Commissioner of...
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Jamaica Pays Tribute to Veterans On Remembrance Day

The sacrifices of veterans of World Wars I and II were recognised on Friday (November 11) at a National Memorial Service to mark Remembrance Day 2022. Held at National Heroes Park in Kingston, the commemoration included a parade by uniformed groups and sentries, and the laying of floral tributes in memory of those who died in the wars while serving...
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Wreaths Laid in Montego Bay for Fallen Soldiers

Some 20 retired veterans of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) affiliated with the Montego Bay branch of the Jamaica Legion and officials of the city laid floral tributes on Friday (November 11) in memory of soldiers who fought in the two World Wars. The Remembrance and Wreath-Laying Ceremony was held at the St. James Parish Church in the Second City. The...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, tour the Frontier Property for the construction of the Port Maria Police Station in St. Mary, on November 9. At centre is Chief Executive Officer, St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Ethlyn Douglas.
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Minister Chang Tours Frontier Property

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, tour the Frontier Property for the construction of the Port Maria Police Station in St. Mary, on November 9. At centre is Chief Executive Officer, St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Ethlyn Douglas.
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Murders Trending Down in Westmoreland

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent Wayne Joseph, says murders in the parish are trending down, since the implementation of Operation Relentless II in September. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on November 10, Superintendent Joseph said the initiative began in the capital and “we will be going, eventually, right across the parish”....
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Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) begin two days of rehearsals at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 8), ahead of the Remembrance Day Parade at the Park on Friday (November 11, 2022). The Parade is in remembrance and honour of military personnel who died in service to the country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.
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PHOTOS: Soldiers Prepare for Remembrance Day

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) begin two days of rehearsals at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 8), ahead of the Remembrance Day Parade at the Park on Friday (November 11, 2022). The Parade is in remembrance and honour of military personnel who died in service to the country, particularly those who died in battle or...
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