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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson

Murders in St. Catherine Declined by 81% During State of Public Emergency

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says subsequent to the declaration of the State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine on June 17, murders declined by 81 per cent, while shootings reduced by 56 per cent. The enhanced security...
Case managers from The Ministry of National Security engaged a group of parents in a sensitisation session at Dupont Primary & Infant School for the 25 Schools Strategy.
Case managers from The Ministry of National Security engaged a group of parents in a sensitisation session at Dupont Primary & Infant School for the 25 Schools Strategy.

25 Schools Strategy Welcomed by Parents
Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.
Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

Five Persons to Be Extradited to US for Lottery Scamming
Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.
Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

Increase In Firearm Seizure From January To June
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter.
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter.

PICA Initiative To Benefit Jamaicans In Toronto

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New members of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) participate in their Passing Out Parade held at Curphey Barracks, Up Park Camp in Kingston on Saturday (July 2). A total of 92 recruits graduated after completing the JNR training programme.
National Security

New Army Reserves Commended For Resilience

Ninety-two Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) recruits, who have successfully completed the longest period of training in the history of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR), have been hailed for their dedication and resilience over the extended training cycle. “Each of you would have experienced training that tested your strength and dexterity in all areas including but not limited to the physical,...
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Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Border Protection at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Alwyn Nicely, addresses the closing ceremony for a three-day radiation incident tabletop simulation exercise from June 28 to 30, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in Kingston. It was held in collaboration with the Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence Programme.
National Security

JCA Hosts Radiation Incident Simulation Exercise

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), in collaboration with the Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence Programme, jointly hosted a three-day radiation incident tabletop simulation exercise from June 28 to 30, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in Kingston. The objective of the exercise was to ensure that all players involved in matters of this nature are aware of their roles and...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), makes a point during discussion with Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) and Consultant, Jennifer Jones, following a ceremony outlining the findings of a ‘Needs Assessment for Case Management and Psychosocial Services’ under the Citizen Security Plan (CSP), held on Wednesday (June 29) at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew.
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Needs Assessment To Ensure Targeted Support To ZOSO Areas

The Government is now better positioned to provide targeted support to meet the needs of residents in vulnerable communities in the Corporate Area and St. James as part of the crime-prevention strategy. This follows the release of a ‘Needs Assessment for Case Management and Psychosocial Services’ report under the Citizen Security Plan (CSP) at the Office of the Commissioner of...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addressing the House of Representatives on June 28
National Security

Gov’t Will Not Seek Extension Of St. Catherine SOE

The Government will not seek an extension of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in St. Catherine, which comes to an end on Friday (July 1). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on June 28. The enhanced security measure was announced by Prime Minister, the Most...
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National Security

Police Impose Nightly Curfews In Sections Of St. Catherine

Nightly curfews have been imposed in several sections of St. Catherine by the police. This is in addition to a State of Public Emergency which was declared for the entire parish, for 14 days, on June 17 by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. A Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Curfew Order indicates that the operations, which commenced on Friday,...
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