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A flyer about the social services fairs being staged by the Ministry of National Security in St. James on March 26 and 30.
A flyer about the social services fairs being staged by the Ministry of National Security in St. James on March 26 and 30.

Social Services Fairs In St. James

Vulnerable communities in St. James will benefit from a suite of social services at two fairs slated for the St. James High School and the Albion Playfield on Saturday (March 26) and Wednesday (March 30), respectively. The Ministry of National...
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second right), signs the Visitor’s Book at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Officers’ Club at Up Park Camp in St. Andrew on Thursday (March 24), while Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (right), look on. Also observing (from left) are Colonel General Staff of the JDF, Colonel Rohan Johnson, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman. The visit to Up Park Camp, was the final engagement for the Duke and Duchess on their three-day Official visit to Jamaica from March 22-24, in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Up-Park Camp was the headquarters of the British Army in Jamaica from the late 18th century to Independence in 1962. From that date, it has been the headquarters of the JDF.
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second right), signs the Visitor’s Book at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Officers’ Club at Up Park Camp in St. Andrew on Thursday (March 24), while Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (right), look on. Also observing (from left) are Colonel General Staff of the JDF, Colonel Rohan Johnson, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman. The visit to Up Park Camp, was the final engagement for the Duke and Duchess on their three-day Official visit to Jamaica from March 22-24, in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Up-Park Camp was the headquarters of the British Army in Jamaica from the late 18th century to Independence in 1962. From that date, it has been the headquarters of the JDF.

PHOTOS: Duke And Duchess At Up Park Camp
His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, delivers his address at the Caribbean Military Academy’s inaugural Initial Officer Training Programme (IOTP) 2021 Commissioning Parade held on Thursday (March 24) at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew. A total of 77 officer cadets from Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, Surinam, and Uganda graduated from the programme.
His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, delivers his address at the Caribbean Military Academy’s inaugural Initial Officer Training Programme (IOTP) 2021 Commissioning Parade held on Thursday (March 24) at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew. A total of 77 officer cadets from Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, Surinam, and Uganda graduated from the programme.

Duke And Duchess Attend Inaugural Commissioning Parade At Up Park Camp
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, depart the Commissioning Parade in the same Land Rover used by Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh when they visited Jamaica in 1953. The parade, held this morning (March 24) at Up Park Camp in Kingston, was for service personnel from across the Caribbean who have recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, depart the Commissioning Parade in the same Land Rover used by Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh when they visited Jamaica in 1953. The parade, held this morning (March 24) at Up Park Camp in Kingston, was for service personnel from across the Caribbean who have recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy's Officer Training Programme.

PHOTOS: JDF Commissioning Parade And Graduation
His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, inspects service personnel from across the Caribbean who have recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy
His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, inspects service personnel from across the Caribbean who have recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy's Officer Training Programme. Occasion was the Commissioning Parade held his morning (March 24) at Up Park Camp in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Prince William Attends Commissioning Parade At Up Park Camp

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Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, interacts with truck driving trainee at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Oneil Haughton, on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). Their Royal Highnesses are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Foreign AffairsNational SecurityYouth

CMTTI Students Share Lessons With Duke And Duchess

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and his wife, Kate, on Wednesday (March 23) paid a royal visit to the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI) in Flanker, St. James, as part of their three-day official visit to Jamaica. CMTTI is an accredited training organisation that provides tertiary-level education and certification in the areas of construction, electrical and...
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Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left, seated) and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left, seated), interacting with recent graduates of the truck driving programme at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Delroy Heaven (second from right, seated) and Oniel Haughton (right, seated), on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, centre); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third from right, standing); Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second from right, standing); and Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge At CMTTI In St. James

Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left, seated) and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left, seated), interacting with recent graduates of the truck driving programme at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Delroy Heaven (second from right, seated) and Oniel Haughton (right, seated), on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday...
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National Security

Success Reported in Anti-Crime Measures

For the period January 1 to March 14, the country recorded an 11 per cent reduction in major crimes when compared to the corresponding period last year. The country recorded 967 major crimes during the period. Making the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17, Prime Minister, the Most Hon....
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National Security

JDF Establishing Base in Wareika Hills

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has announced that the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is to create a special operations base in Wareika Hills, St. Andrew.  Prime Minister Holness has approved the transfer of more than 100 acres of hilltop land from the Windsor Farm Property to the JDF for the creation of the special operations base. Mr. Holness...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (front, centre), cuts the ribbon to reopen the refurbished Franklyn Town Police Station in Kingston on March 16. He is assisted by Commissioner of Police, Major General, Antony Anderson (front, left), and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (front, second right). Looking on (in background from left) are Commanding Officer, Eastern Kingston Police Division, Superintendent Tommie-Lee Chambers; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams; Member of Parliament, Central Kingston, Donovan Williams; Chairman, JSIF, Dr. Wayne Henry; Head of Cooperation, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodríguez Ruiz; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne; and Assistant Commissioner of Police, in Charge of Area Four, Donovan Graham.
National SecurityWorks / Construction

Newly Refurbished Franklyn Town Police Station Opens

The men and women of the Franklyn Town Police Station now have a more comfortable environment in which to work and serve the public, following extensive refurbishing of the facility at a cost of $41.8 million. The project was undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), through the European Union (EU)-funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP). It included construction of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.
Budget 2022/2023National SecurityParliamentPrime Minister

Gov’t Unwavering In Going After Gangs, Illegal Guns

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains unwavering in its strategic focus and resolve to disrupt and dismantle criminal gangs, interdict dons and gunmen, and confiscate every illegal gun in Jamaica. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17, the Prime Minister noted that a multifaceted approach is...
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Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts-Walker.
National Security

Jamaica Customs Agency Seizes Big Bucks At Ports

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has been instrumental in the seizure of US$957,564, £40,135 and Can$6,435 at the nation’s ports and has investigated 62 financial cases since April 2021. There was also the forfeiture of US$207,201.00 and Can$17,450.00 to the Crown under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The disclosure was made by Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer of...
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