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Prime Minister Andrew Holness declares the first Zone of Special Operations in Mount Salem, St. James at a press conference this morning (September 1) held at Jamaica House. The Prime Minister is flanked by (L-R): Major General Antony Anderson, National Security Advisor, Dianne McIntosh, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Delroy Chuck, Minister of Justice, Clifford Blake, Acting Commissioner of Police, Marlene Malahoo Forte, Attorney General and Major General Rocky Meade, Chief of Defence Staff

PM Holness Declares First Zone of Special Operations in St. James

By: Office of the Prime Minister , September 1, 2017

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (September 1) declared the first Zone of Special Security and Community Development Operations in the Mount Salem community and its environs in St. James...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing a sensitisation session for lay magistrates and justices of the peace on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act at the Ministry's offices in Kingston on August 31. Others (from left) are Director/Principal, Justice Training Institute, Karen Campbell Bascoe; and Special Projects Manager, Office of the Public Defender, Victor Hemmings.

First Zone of Special Operations to be Declared Within Days – Chuck

By: Chris Patterson , August 31, 2017

Prime Minister Andrew Holness met with Police Commissioner George Quallo and senior commanders of the Jamaica Constabulary Force yesterday (August 28), at the Office of the Prime Minister, to discuss expectations ahead of the implementation of the Zones of Special Operations.

PM Holness Calls Special Meeting with Police Commissioner and JCF Hierarchy

By: Office of the Prime Minister , August 29, 2017

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in discussion with Commissioner of Police, George Quallo, while on a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Mobile Reserve headquarters at Harman Barracks in Kingston on August 24. The tour was preceded by a handover ceremony for new male dormitories.

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New Board for FLA Soon

A new Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Board will be appointed shortly, Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, has informed. “The process of vetting of the potential members is ongoing… the (new)...

By: Alecia Smith , August 25, 2017

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (3rd left), is briefed by National Security State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (4th right), on the proposed inter-ministerial collaboration aimed at boosting agricultural production at correctional facilities islandwide. The discussion took place during Tuesday’s (August 22) tour of the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary. Others listening include Superintendent in charge of Richmond Farm, Leroy Allen (2nd left); Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson (4th left); Port Maria Mayor and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Richard Creary (3rd right); and correctional officers based at Richmond Farm.

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Security Ministry Expanding Collaborations to Rehabilitate Inmates

The Ministry of National Security is expanding collaborations across Government that are primarily aimed at boosting the Department of Correctional Services rehabilitation programmes for inmates in penal institutions. State Minister,...

By: Douglas McIntosh , August 25, 2017

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addresses senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) at a special meeting held at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston on August 23.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Restoring Trust and Confidence Key Element for Success of ZOSOs – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says restoring the trust and confidence of citizens will be a key element in achieving success in the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs)....

By: Alecia Smith , August 24, 2017

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), and State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), are shown a bunch of bananas at the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary, by Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson, during a tour of the institution on Tuesday, August 22.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Plans Being Finalised to Boost Agricultural Production in Correctional Centres

The Government is finalising plans to expand the utilisation of land and other assets and resources within the correctional system to further boost agricultural production. This move, which is being...

By: Douglas McIntosh , August 24, 2017

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), presents Pastor Mikhail Solomon (right) with a certificate during the Domestic Violence Intervention Training Workshop closing ceremony held on August 22 at the Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kingston. At left is the Commissioner of Police, George Quallo. More than 200 volunteer pastors and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Peer Counsellors were trained in Domestic Violence Intervention.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Pastors and JCF Peer Counsellors Trained in Domestic Violence Intervention

More than 200 volunteer pastors and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) peer counsellors have been trained in Domestic Violence Intervention as part of the Government’s crime-prevention efforts. Speaking at the certificate-presentation...

By: Rochelle Williams, August 24, 2017

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, gets behind the wheel of one of four new vehicles assigned to the Area 2 police to be used by the Duty Commanders and Shift Commanders in the Areas and Divisions. They are part of a batch of 24 new motor vehicles acquired and assigned to the Commanders. The four new vehicles were handed over to the Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Area 2, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Norman Heywood, in Pompano Bay, St. Mary, today (August 23).

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Improved Mobility for Commanders of the JCF

The Government has strengthened the mobility of officers at the management level of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), with 24 new vehicles assigned to Area and Shift Commanders. “This will...

By: Garfield Angus, August 23, 2017

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), shows an application to the media created by the App Development Team in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, to train Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, on August 17. Others (from left) are Inspector General of the Jamaica Defence Force, Colonel Daniel Pryce; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Electronic Monitoring of Persons with Restraining Orders

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says electronic monitoring is to be introduced for persons who are the subject of Restraining Orders. Mr. Montague informed that his Ministry is in...

By: Chad Bryan , August 22, 2017

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre) signs a Memorandum of Understanding for the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) to train Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, at the University’s campus on August 17. Others (from left) are UWI Campus Registrar, Camille Bell Hutchinson; Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of UWI, Professor Archibald McDonald and Deputy Police Commissioner, Clifford Blake.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF and UWI Sign MOU for the Training of More Personnel

The complement of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should be boosted to 14,092 following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the National Security Ministry, the JCF and...

By: Chad Bryan , August 21, 2017