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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 12.

Advanced Training for Police Officers

The Ministry of National Security is in talks with the Moneague College towards establishing a faculty for the advanced training of police officers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate...

$15 Million Already Spent on Ward Theatre Renovation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), after the unveiling of the sign renaming the North-South Highway the Edward Seaga Highway. The thoroughfare was officially renamed during a ceremony at the Unity Valley Toll Plaza in Moneague, St. Ann on Tuesday (June 12). Pictured (from left) are Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi; Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

PM Renames North-South Highway in Honour of Edward Seaga

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), makes a point to Sterling Asset Management Limited’s Managing Director, Charles Ross, during the firm’s annual investor briefing at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston, recently.

Finance Minister Stresses Focus on Economic Independence

Merger of Two Police Divisions to Form Public Safety and Traffic Management Branch

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 12.

8 years ago National Security and PeaceSectoral Debate 2018/2019

Protocol to be Established for Treatment of Injured Police Personnel

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security has been charged to work along with the Ministry of Health and the University Hospital of the West Indies, to establish a protocol on how policemen injured in the line of duty are treated at health facilities. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (fifth left), displays his Science and Technology Leadership Award at the Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of New York (JCOBA-NY) 3rd annual Griffin Award and Fundraise, at the SVA Theatre in New York on Saturday, June 9. Other awardees (from left) are Dr. Robynne Chupkan, Dr. Dwight Williams, Dr. Paul Lindo, Wenford Patrick Simpson, Vanessa Nole, Dr. William Foster and Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson.

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Technology Minister Lauds JC Old Boys’ Association in New York

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon Andrew Wheatley, has lauded the Jamaica College Old Boys ‘Association of New York (JCOBA-NY) for its significant contribution to the advancement of science and technology in the diaspora and Jamaica. “I welcome the focus of your organisation on implementing a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programme for national development....

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes a point as he makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 12.

8 years ago National Security and PeaceSectoral Debate 2018/2019

MOCA to Help Weed out Corruption

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says establishment of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) as an independent body will help to address corruption within the society. The Senate, on June 8, approved the MOCA Bill, with 77 amendments. The MOCA Bill was passed in the House of Representatives in January. “We will not only focus...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 12).

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ZOSOS Extended for Further 60 Days

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mount Salem, St James and Denham Town in West Kingston will be extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 12) approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. This is the fifth extension for the Mount Salem Zone,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE)

8 years ago National Security and PeaceSectoral Debate 2018/2019

Gov’t Intensifies Measures to Combat Illicit Guns and Ammunition

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will intensify strategies geared towards combatting the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition into the country and to protect the lives of Jamaicans. “We are moving with concerted effort to enhance legislative provisions to reduce arms trafficking, disarm criminal networks and increase penalties for the illegal use and possession...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at the recent launch of the National Hurricane Preparedness Campaign at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Gov’t Committed to Making Jamaica Disaster Resilient – Minister Mckenzie

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that the Government of Jamaica is committed to creating the infrastructure for a disaster-resilient country. The Minister, who was speaking at the recent launch of the 2018 National Hurricane Preparedness Campaign at the Office of the Prime Minister, said that the Administration “is prepared to find the resources needed” to...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Reports Increase in MMR 2 Coverage

Coverage of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) 2 vaccination has increased, reaching the 95 per cent target in 2017. The information is contained in the Ministry of Health’s quarterly report ‘Vitals’, which was tabled by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton in Parliament recently. The report said it was the first time since MMR was introduced to the...