The Government is working with relevant stakeholders to develop a shared database to target human traffickers. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the process has been signed among the membership of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP). It will provide centralised access...

The Government remains committed to eliminating human trafficking in Jamaica, says Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne. “Despite a clear recognition of the dimensions of the problem and the commitment of the Government and institutions to combat human trafficking, we find that the number of victims continue to grow. We must ensure that our...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JDF) Daredevil Riders enthralled patrons with various stunts at the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) 60th Anniversary show held at Up Park Camp in Kingston recently.

The House of Representatives recently approved the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act (2022). The Report outlines the recommended changes to the Bill, following the review and deliberations of the Joint Select Committee. “Having regard to the number of amendments, it is proposed that the original Bill that was tabled...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Zavia Mayne, says inmates’ participation in rehabilitation programmes in correctional facilities should be mandatory. Minister Mayne made the comments while delivering the keynote address at the recent Passing Out Parade for the 82nd Intake of Correctional Officers last Friday (July 22). Minister Mayne said although the Department of Correctional Services is...

There was an increase in the number of calls to Crime Stop from 679 in 2020, to 685 in 2021. An analysis of calls received showed that 28 per cent was in relation to illegal firearms and ammunition; 24.7 per cent for gunmen; 6.7 per cent for wanted persons; 6.1 per cent, drug-related; 5.5 per cent for lottery scamming; and...

The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), will be hosting a series of activities during Trafficking in Persons Week, to be observed from July 24 to 30. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on July 25, Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat at the Ministry of National Security, Audrey Budhi, said the aim of the activities is...