Police Station Opens at Hellshire
Residents of Hellshire, in south St. Catherine, now have a police station in their community. The facility was opened on April 17, by National Security …
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GG Urges Jamaicans to Stand up Against Crime
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on law abiding citizens to take a united stand against criminality. He encourages Jamaicans …
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Overall Decline in Crimes Last Year
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting an overall 11.1 per cent decline in the number of serious, violent, and acquisitive crimes committed in …
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PM Says Communities Must “Stand Up” Against Crime
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is calling on communities to “stand up” against crime. She says crime robs citizens “of opportunities for …
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National Security Minister’s Statement on Crime in 2013
The 2013 calendar year ended with 1197 murders versus 1099 recorded for 2012 or a disappointing increase of 9%. For the first half of 2013, …
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Several Laws Passed in 2013 Have Strengthened Security Efforts – Minister Bunting
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is reporting that many of the 40 pieces of legislation passed by Parliament during calendar year 2013, have …
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Government to Place Increased Focus on Crime Prevention in 2014
Come 2014, the Government will be strengthening its crime prevention strategies, by focusing on community policing and other measures outlined in the National Crime Prevention …
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House Approves Orders Under Proceeds Of Crime Act
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, November 19, approved five Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), as part of measures to combat the …
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House Approves Legislation to Place $1 Million Limit on Cash Transactions
The Lower House, on Tuesday, October 15, passed changes to the Proceeds of Crime (POCA) Amendment Bill, which, among other things, places a limit of …
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