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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

More Neighbourhood Watches And Police Youth Clubs To Be Established

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is expanding the number of neighbourhood watches and police youth clubs across the island. The objective is to increase positive engagement between citizens and the police, which is critical in reducing crime and violence in...
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his presentation in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his presentation in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Minister Reiterates Government’s Commitment To Rehabilitation Of Offenders
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

NSWMA Lauds Tourism Sector Recycling Partnership Initiative
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 1. Listening keenly is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 1. Listening keenly is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Domestic Violence Intervention Centres Established At Police Stations
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is assisted by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (seated left), in displaying a manual station diary during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. The Government is replacing these big books with an electronic records system.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is assisted by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (seated left), in displaying a manual station diary during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. The Government is replacing these big books with an electronic records system.

24 Police Stations To Be Equipped With Electronic Diaries

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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (right), cuts the ribbon on the Savanna-la- Mar Health Centre Diabetes Support Group commemorative plaque to officially declare the group launched. Sharing in the moment is Regional Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell. Occasion was the official launch of the support group on Wednesday (June 1).
Health & Wellness

Diabetes Support Group Officially Launched In Savanna-La-Mar

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) officially launched the Savanna-la-Mar Health Centre Diabetes Support Group in Westmoreland, on Wednesday (June 1). The group, which held its first meeting in April, was created to offer support and impart much needed information about diabetes to persons afflicted with the disease. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, said establishment of...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
National SecurityParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23Technology

More Than 850 Cameras Installed Under JamaicaEye

More than 850 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed in townships across the island under the ‘JamaicaEye’ programme. These include Kingston, May Pen, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Negril, Montego Bay, Spanish Town, Santa Cruz, and Black River. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents a certificate to Akeem Henry, who was the valedictorian at the Amber HEART Academy’s graduation ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in St. Andrew on June 1.
Office of the Prime Minister

HEART/NSTA Trust Being Repositioned To Respond To Workforce Needs

The HEART/NSTA Trust is being repositioned to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the adjustment will ensure that the operations of the institution are in keeping with the growth agenda, which includes significantly improving the employability of citizens, particularly the youth. He said it is imperative that the HEART/NSTA Trust...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), speaks at the eighth staging of the St. Ann Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at Port Rhoades Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 26.
AgricultureFisheries

Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit Steps Up Efforts to Curb Theft

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, is ramping up efforts to curb the theft of agricultural produce across Jamaica. Addressing farmers at the eighth staging of the St. Ann Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at Port Rhoades Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 26, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
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Revenue Of $26 Million From Electronic Traffic Tickets

Between December 30, 2021, and April 22, 2022, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) issued 20,392 electronic tickets, of which 7,678 were paid, generating revenue of over $26 million. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1....
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
TourismTransport

Thousands Of Jamaicans To Be Recruited By Cruise Lines

Beginning June 5, 10,000 Jamaicans will be recruited to work on cruise ships overseas, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett, who was speaking to reporters following a function at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on May 27, said the massive recruitment drive comes at a time when the cruise sector and tourism, by extension, are showing signs...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (third left), looks at the reading on an Exhaust Emission Analyser during a demonstration of the device by Weight Enforcement Officer at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Britton Hewitt (second right) and Motor Vehicle Inspector, ITA, Nicholaus Taylor (right), at the commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday (June 1) at the Harbour View Examination Depot, in Kingston. Observing are Director of the ITA, Kenute Hare (left) and Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transport and Works, Mikael Phillips. Devices are to be dispatched to nine examination depots across the island.
Transport

Exhaust Emission Analysers To Be Used At Examination Depots

Exhaust emission analysers will be incorporated in the operations of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). The commissioning of the devices was done on Wednesday (June 1), at the Harbour View Examination Depot in Kingston, by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. They are used to measure exhaust gases caused by combustion and give readings about their content. Devices...
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