June 6, 2025
The Honourable Dr. John Haggie, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, in collaboration with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), today announced a $15,000 bursary program for new RNC recruits to obtain a Police Science (Cadet) Certificate at the Atlantic Police Academy in Prince Edward Island. Effective immediately, a $15,000…
June 4, 2025
Due to scheduled maintenance, some phone lines at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary, including administration offices, will be down for most of the day (approximately 4-5 hours) tomorrow (Thursday, June 5) starting at 8:00 a.m. Inmates will still have access to their…
May 27, 2025
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will attend Fire and Emergency Services training school tomorrow (Wednesday, May 28) at the Gander Fire and Rescue Training Grounds at 10:00 a.m. Approximately 400 volunteer firefighters, along with other…
May 27, 2025
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to: Relevant protocols,…
May 26, 2025
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today released the results of a public survey regarding policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador. Developed by the Policing Transformation Working Group, with input from community partners,…
May 13, 2025
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General: Speaker, as we acknowledge May 11 to 17 as National Police Week, I rise to…
May 8, 2025
As of 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, two wildfires are being closely monitored in the province. The Provincial Government is working with its federal, municipal and community partners, to ensure the health and safety of residents. Near Adam’s Cove, north…
May 6, 2025
The Provincial Government is reminding residents that the national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, is scheduled to issue an emergency test message through television, radio and compatible wireless devices tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, at 10:45 a.m. (NDT) and 10:15 a.m….
May 5, 2025
With Emergency Preparedness Week taking place from May 4 to 10, the Provincial Government is reminding residents to be prepared for an emergency. Critical services can become overwhelmed during emergencies, and not operate at full capacity. Residents need to be…
March 31, 2025
The Provincial Government today launched an Intimate Partner Violence Awareness campaign, focused on violence prevention and the supports that are available to those who may need them. This extensive $100,000 campaign is designed to raise awareness that sharing intimate images…
