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Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), presents an award to Senior Manager at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) , Mona Sue-Ho during the Mount Salem Day of Excellence Awards Ceremony, held recently at Emmanuel Chapel, in Mount Salem, St. James.
Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), presents an award to Senior Manager at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) , Mona Sue-Ho during the Mount Salem Day of Excellence Awards Ceremony, held recently at Emmanuel Chapel, in Mount Salem, St. James.

Persons and Agencies Awarded for Contributions to ZOSO in Mount Salem

Several residents of Mount Salem, St. James, and government agencies were recognised at the community’s recent Day of Excellence Awards ceremony, for their contributions to the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO), implemented in the area for the past five years....
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.

PM Announces New States of Public Emergency
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for the 323 recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (November 30).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for the 323 recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (November 30).

JCF Strengthened by 323 New Constables
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

25 New Vehicles Added to JCF Fleet
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. The meeting was followed by a visit with members of the security forces stationed at a state of public emergency (SOE) checkpoint in the Kingston Eastern Division.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. The meeting was followed by a visit with members of the security forces stationed at a state of public emergency (SOE) checkpoint in the Kingston Eastern Division.

PHOTOS: PM Visits Harman Barracks

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is given an update on activities in the Kingston Eastern Police Division by Sergeant Marvin Wallace (left), during a visit with members of the security forces stationed at a State of Public Emergency (SOE) checkpoint within the area, on Monday (November 28). Also listening (from third left) are Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
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Gov’t Contemplating Another State of Public Emergency

The Government is contemplating the declaration of another State of Public Emergency (SOE), as part of ongoing crime-fighting efforts.  This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while speaking with members of the security forces at an SOE checkpoint near the Mountain View Police Station in Kingston, on Monday (November 28). He was visiting areas in the...
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The 2021 Awardees for Top Station in each division in Area Four Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition, display their trophies. From left are Inspector Jacqueline Grant, a representative from the Allman Town Station (Top Station for Kingston Central Division); Inspector Stacey-Ann Powell, Station Commander for Olympic Gardens (Top Station for St. Andrew Southern Division); Inspector Paul Cummings, Station Commander for Bull Bay Station (Area Four Top Station); Inspector Veronica Johnson-Blythe, Station Commander for Denham Town (Top Station for the Kingston Western Division) and Inspector Lorna Fowler-Burchell, Station Commander for Mona Police Post (Top Station in the St. Andrew Central Division).
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Area Three Tops Competition Awards Ceremony November 25

The top performers in the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition for Area Three will be announced at an awards ceremony on Friday, November 25, during Police Week celebrations. This event will be held at Gold View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Organised by the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), the TOPS competition this year had some...
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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.
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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 of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Jeremy Taylor, at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Anti-Gang Week Townhall, on...
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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.
National Security

Over 20 Firearms Surrendered Under Gun Amnesty

More than 20 firearms have been handed over to the authorities under the gun amnesty, which is now in effect. The amnesty began on Saturday, November 5 and is slated to end at midnight on Saturday, November 19. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, provided an update during a press conference at the Office...
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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.
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SOES Declared In Several Parishes

States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have been declared in several parishes and police divisions islandwide. These are the parishes of Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. James, Westmoreland and Hanover and specified areas of Kingston and St. Andrew. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on November...
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Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.
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Senator Wehby Calls for Unexplained Wealth Orders to Fight Crime

Government Senator, Don Wehby, is calling for an amendment to the Proceeds of Crime Act to allow for Unexplained Wealth Orders as part of efforts to improve the legislative framework for bolstering the response to crime. “Cutting off the financial means of these criminals is crucial to tackling the financial aspect of crime. Mr. President, from what I understand, these...
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