The 24th meeting of CARICOM’s Council of Ministers of National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) is now under way at the Ocean Eden Bay Hotel in Trelawny. It is the first time that Jamaica is hosting the regional meeting, which is being attended by Ministers and Police Commissioners from across the region. CONSLE is responsible for the coordination of the...

The National Neighbourhood Watch (NNWM) is being rebranded, with a view to revamping its operations and image within communities islandwide. President, Dr. Asha Mwendo, told JIS News that the organisation, which traditionally assumes responsibility for formulating and executing safety and security operations in formal communities, has, over the years, digressed from these core engagements. “Essentially, the Watches have become appendages...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) mobility has been further bolstered, following the handover of 59 vehicles for the organisation’s fleet on Friday (September 30). The presentation was made during a brief handover ceremony on the grounds of the Office of the Police Commissioner on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew. The fit-for-purpose units, comprising 12 Mitsubishi Outlanders, 12 Kia Sorento...

Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the ‘Step Out and Strive’ graduation ceremony for inmates of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre who completed a personal development rehabilitation programme. The event was held on Thursday (September 29), at the institution’s Spanish Town location.

The Jamaica Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) is inviting participation in its activities planned for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Head of JaCIRT, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Godphey Sterling, said that the month-long observance will focus on corporate businesses and public-sector entities. Among areas to be examined are the cyber...

Three members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been commended by Massy Distribution Jamaica for the professionalism and compassion shown towards an employee after a traumatic ordeal. The female employee, who is a member of the company’s warehouse team, was visibly distressed when she went to the Constant Spring Police Station after being held help up and robbed while...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets newly appointed Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department General Manager and Country Representative for Jamaica, Tariq Alli, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28).