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JAMAICA: Minister Encouraged by Support for Enhanced Security Measures
#Jamaica, February 07, 2018 – Montego Bay – Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says he is extremely encouraged by the overwhelming public support for the Enhanced Security Measures that have been effected in the parish of St. James since January 18. The Minister was speaking following a tour of sections of Montego Bay on Sunday, February 4 along with senior military and police personnel.
During the tour, Mr. Montague visited several homes and commercial establishments and stopped along the roadway to speak to residents. He ended the trip with a visit to the Freeport lock-up and the Barnett Street Police Station.
“Every community we visited, everybody was in support of these enhanced security measures. They were very praiseful of the security forces; of how professional they were when they interacted with them, and how they respected them,” Mr. Montague said.
“When we visited the Freeport Lockup, I interacted with the family members who had persons detained. They, too, spoke to the very professional way in which the security forces were treating them. I spoke to some of the detainees themselves, and they too had the same story,” the Minister added.
Mr. Montague said he was also heartened with the response from stakeholders who had attended a community meeting staged by the Ministry of National Security in the afternoon following the tour.
“The overwhelming sentiment is again for support and the professionalism of the men and women of our security forces, again demonstrating that our security forces can be deployed; they can enforce the law and they can respect the rights of citizens,” he said.
In the meantime, Mr. Montague said funds are being sourced through the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to repair the Barnett Street facility, which had been razed by fire some time ago, in order to “accommodate more police officers who are visiting the parish”. He also said that in order to address space constraints, the Horizon Remand Centre in Kingston is now housing 50 remandees from St. James, and the Tamarind Farm correctional facility is being brought “up to speed” to enable it to house some others.
Release: JIS
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (October 6th, 2025) – CaribCon, the Caribbean conference celebrating culture, innovation, and creativity, will welcome some of the region’s most influential voices to its inaugural edition in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The event, set to be a dynamic gathering of thought leaders and cultural icons, will feature impactful panel discussions, inspiring and intimate fireside chats and a flow of knowledge from some of the Caribbean’s brightest and best in the creative sector.
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Jamaica’s own Dr. Terri-Karelle Johnson, celebrated communications specialist, media personality, and global keynote speaker, will headline CaribCon as the official keynote speaker. Known for her ability to connect authentically and inspire audiences worldwide, Dr. Reid will share her insights on Caribbean identity, storytelling, and the power of representation in shaping global narratives. Another highlight of CaribCon will be the presence of Elizabeth “Lady” Montano, mother and former manager of soca superstar Machel Montano. Lady will launch her award-winning book, King of Soca, in which she is positioned as the ultimate insider, chronicling the evolution of one of the Caribbean’s most iconic entertainers. She will also share her invaluable experiences on nurturing talent, building a brand, and sustaining longevity in the competitive music industry in an intimate fireside chat. Adding further star power to the event is Simon Baptiste, CEO of Question Mark Entertainment, co-founder of ODOS, a global collective network spanning over 1000 professionals in 35 countries, film director, talent manager and creative strategist. Baptiste will bring his expertise to conversations on shaping the region’s creative sector and talent.
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“CaribCon is where the Caribbean’s voices, ideas, and creativity converge,” says Omega Simmons, founder of CaribCon and CEO of SOS Media. “Having leaders like Terri Karelle, Lady Montano, and Simon Baptiste share their stories and expertise truly embodies the spirit of this event. Their presence reinforces the power of Caribbean culture to inspire and influence on the world stage.” CaribCon will take place at the Shore Club in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Islands, from October 23rd to 26th. Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, panel discussions, and meaningful dialogue to foster an ecosystem that develops the region’s creative sector and propels it onto the global stage.
Sponsors are:
Signature Experience Partners: Ministry of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos, and The Shore Club.
Other sponsors: PPID, Invest TCI, InterCaribbean Airways, Subtronic Sounds, Spotlight Communications.
Hotel partners: Ocean Club Resorts, Waterloo Hotel Management, The Somerset on Grace Bay and Ports of Call Resort.
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