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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is in discussion with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for St. Ann, Wayne Cameron (left), and Port Antonio Resort Board President Larry Robertson. Occasion was the handing over of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system for the town of Ocho Rios, held on September 3, at the Ocho Rios Police Station in St. Ann.

CCTV System Installed In Ocho Rios

By: Garwin Davis, September 4, 2015

The safety and security of residents of Ocho Rios has been boosted through the installation of a closed circuit television (CCTV) system in the resort town. The system was acquired...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, answers questions about the Firearm Licensing Agency, posed by Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Derrick Smith, during a sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 1.

Backlog Reduced At Firearm Licensing Agency

By: Latonya Linton, September 2, 2015

Inspector Natalie Palmer-Mair (left) of the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), presents a launch certificate to members of the Clarke Castle Uprising Police Youth Club in St. Mary.

Youngsters Urged To Join Police Youth Clubs

By: Chad Bryan, September 2, 2015

National Security and Peace 11 years ago No Safe Haven for Criminals
By: Garwin Davis, September 7, 2015
National Security and Peace 11 years ago New Barracks To Be Built At Ocho Rios Police Station
By: Garwin Davis, September 4, 2015
National Security and Peace 11 years ago Law Strengthened To Fight Illicit Narcotics Trade
By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, September 4, 2015

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11 years ago National Security and Peace

Government Remains Committed to Combating Human Trafficking

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General Stewart Saunders, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding Jamaica against human trafficking. “The Government of Jamaica is fully cognizant...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, August 31, 2015

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second right), shakes the hand of President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Bruce Levy, after receiving the keys for a new Toyota Hilux Pickup, valued at $4.9 million, on August 20, at the Malvern Police Station, in St. Elizabeth. The vehicle will be used in the fight against praedial larceny. Looking on are Member of Parliament for South East St. Elizabeth, Richard Parchment (left) and Mayor of Black River, Everton Fisher.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Minister Commends Police Personnel in St. Elizabeth

Police personnel in St. Elizabeth have been commended by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, for being the leading parish in the reduction of violent crimes in Jamaica this...

By: Glenis Rose, August 22, 2015

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), greets President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Bruce Levy, during the handing over ceremony for a new Toyota Hilux Pick-up, on August 20, at the Malvern Police Station in St. Elizabeth. The unit is a donation from BMR Jamaica Wind Limited to the parish's Agro Enforcement Team, to assist in the fight against praedial larceny.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Boost for Drive Against Praedial Larceny in St. Elizabeth

The fight against praedial larceny in St. Elizabeth received a major boost on August 20, when a new 2015 Toyota Hilux Pick-up, valued at $4.9 million, was handed over to...

By: Glenis A. Rose, August 21, 2015

A delighted Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (standing), looks on as (from left): Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Fairweather; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Stewart Saunders, and Managing Director of M and M Jamaica Limited, Donald Mullings, shake hands after the signing of a $164 million contract for the construction of a 304-bed, two-story Medium Risk Block at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Facility, at his Oxford Road offices, today (August 19).

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Medium Risk Block to Be Built At Tamarind Farm

Work is to commence on a 304-bed, 2-storey Medium Risk block at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Facility, following the signing of a $164 million contract for the improvement project....

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 20, 2015

Minister of National Security, Hon Peter Bunting (third right), marches in support of the 10,000 Men and Their Families March for Peace in Montego Bay, on Sunday (August 16). Also participating in the two-mile procession from Sangster International Airport round-about to Dump-up Beach are (from left): Attorney-at-law Henry McCurdy Snr; Member of Parliament for North West St James, Dr Horace Chang; Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, and Deputy Junior Mayor of Montego Bay, Anjue Goldson Woolery.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Minister Says Jamaicans Must Reject Criminality

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says Jamaicans must reject scamming, criminality, extortion, and gang violence at the familial and community levels, or the efforts of the police will...

By: Sharon Earle , August 19, 2015

Golf Instructor with the CSJP/SANTA Golf Mentorship programme, David Reid (right), assists Jahnick Semaj (left), a participant in the programme, with his golfing technique at the Constant Spring Golf Club, in Kingston.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

CSJP Partners With Golf Club to Mentor At-Risk Youth

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), in partnership with the charity arm of the Constant Spring Golf Club, called Seeing A Need, Taking Action (SANTA), is imparting potent life...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer, August 17, 2015

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (on dais), observes as new police recruits go through their paces, at the passing out parade and award ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on August 14. He is flanked by Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left); and Deputy Commissioner, Delworth Heath.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

244 Police Recruits Graduate

The manpower of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the graduation of 244 new recruits from the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on Friday...

By: Chad Bryan, August 15, 2015

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Police Commissioner Lauds UCC for Scholarship

The decision by the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) to establish a scholarship for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), in honour of slain Constable, Crystal Thomas, has...

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 11, 2015