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Special Tactics Training Centre Official Opening

Special Tactics Training Centre Official OpeningThe Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) opened the Caribbean Special Tactics Centre at the Moneague Training Camp, St Ann on Monday, March 26, 2018. Developed in collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) the CSTC is a specialist training institution which will provide certificate courses in various cutting-edge military strategies and methods in keeping with international … Continue reading

Re-Birth (life-changing intervention for ‘at-risk’ youth)

Re-Birth (life-changing intervention for ‘at-risk’ youth)Saturday April 21, 2018 – The Jamaica Defence Force participated in the ‘Re-birth Project’, a life changing intervention programme aimed at helping at-risk children cope with negative influences they may encounter. Under the theme ‘My Future… My Choices’, soldiers from the JDF engaged with youth at the Webster Memorial Church Hall in Kingston and provided … Continue reading

Improving Regional Security through Information Operations

Improving Regional Security through Information OperationsKINGSTON – April 11, 2018. For the fifth time since 2013, representatives from the Caribbean came together to foster regional collaboration, strengthen relationships, and share Information Operations (IO) tactics, techniques, and procedures to counter common threats affecting the region and support coordinated hurricane-relief operations. (read original story) Military and security representatives from the Bahamas, Bermuda, … Continue reading

Opening of parliament – 2018

Opening of parliament – 2018 On Thursday February 15, 2018, the Jamaica Defence Force turned out for the official opening of parliament. They were clad in the blazing red tunics and and the navy blue, red-striped pants synonymous with national ceremonial events. The parade, which was commanded by Captain Raymond Warren was furnished by the First Battalion The Jamaica … Continue reading

CALL FOR PAPERS

CALL FOR PAPERSCALL FOR PAPERS: Caribbean Security and Strategy Conference and the Caribbean Journal of Strategic and Security Studies (incorporating the Moneague Papers) Vol. 1 Issue 2. http://www.jdfmil.org/info/releases/2017/CJSSS2017Articles.pdf

JDF ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES

JDF ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES KINGSTON – April 21, 2017. In light of the recently created Jamaica National Service Corp (JNSC), the Jamaica Defence Force is announcing additional youth engagement programs aimed at impacting a wider cross section of young Jamaicans. The JNSC, which was announced last March to replace the JDF’s traditional recruitment entry point, is aimed at employing … Continue reading

JDF LAUNCHES JAMAICA NATIONAL SERVICE CORP PROGRAM

JDF LAUNCHES JAMAICA NATIONAL SERVICE CORP PROGRAM KINGSTON – March 8, 2017. The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is set to undergo a significant amendment to its employment and youth engagement strategy, with the recent Defence Board approval of the Jamaica National Service Enlistment (JNSC) Program. This program is geared towards diversifying the scope of the JDF’s impact on the social and … Continue reading

1JR RETAINS BRAGGING RIGHTS

1JR RETAINS BRAGGING RIGHTS KINGSTON – April 28, 2017. The First Battalion the Jamaica Regiment (1JR), for the second consecutive year, dominated the 2017 Military Boxing Championship held over the period Wednesday 26 April 2017 to Friday 28 April 2017 at the JDF Polo Field, Up Park Camp. After three days of gruelling battle, 1JR retained their title … Continue reading

JDF INTERDICTS ILLEGAL POACHERS WITH OVER $10M HAUL

JDF INTERDICTS ILLEGAL POACHERS WITH OVER $10M HAULKINGSTON – April 7, 2017. Thirty two foreign nationals were last Sunday, March 26, intercepted by the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard (JDF CG) after being caught illegally fishing in Jamaican waters. The incident occurred about 120 miles south of Jamaica’s mainland, in the North West Ridge area, a popular fishing ground for local fishermen … Continue reading

JDF PROMOTES COLONEL DAVID CUMMINGS TO RANK OF BRIGADIER

JDF PROMOTES COLONEL DAVID CUMMINGS TO RANK OF BRIGADIERKINGSTON – March 16, 2017. Major General Rocky Meade, with the approval of The Defence Board, has promoted Colonel David Cummings to the rank of Brigadier in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). He has also been appointed to fill the position of Deputy Chief of Defence Staff. Brigadier Cummings has over 29 years of service … Continue reading

JDF ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

JDF ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMSIn light of the recently created Jamaica National Service Corp (JNSC), the Jamaica Defence Force is announcing additional youth engagement programs aimed at impacting a wider cross section of young Jamaicans. The JNSC, which was announced last March to replace the JDF’s traditional recruitment entry point, is aimed at employing and training approximately 1,000 young … Continue reading