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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd right), presents Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Management System Standard certificate, during a recent ceremony at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Applauding (from left) are: National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Manager, Navenia Wellington Ford; ISO Standards Ambassador, Reginald Budhan; and World Bank Resident Representative, Ozan Sevimili.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd right), presents Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Management System Standard certificate, during a recent ceremony at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Applauding (from left) are: National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Manager, Navenia Wellington Ford; ISO Standards Ambassador, Reginald Budhan; and World Bank Resident Representative, Ozan Sevimili.

National Security Ministry Targets Portfolio Entities for ISO Certification

Having successfully seen the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) through to ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, the Ministry of National Security is now looking to pilot other entities under its portfolio towards achieving the same for...

Statement by Minister of National Security Curfew in Central Clarendon

Safety Tips For The Festive Season
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang handing over a gift to one of the wards at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Centre on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Over 170 wards of the state received Christmas gifts under the Ministry of National Security’s We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP).
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang handing over a gift to one of the wards at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Centre on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Over 170 wards of the state received Christmas gifts under the Ministry of National Security’s We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP).

MNS Brings Joy to Over 170 Wards of the State
Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 14).
Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 14).

Increased Police Presence On The Streets For Christmas

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Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 14).
National Security

Police Receive Over 130 Tips About Illegal Parties

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received more than 130 tips about unauthorised parties and events since it made an appeal for persons to provide such reports on Friday (December 11). Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that the tips were received from citizens up to Sunday...
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The Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police, Gary McKenzie, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 14).
National Security

JCF Calls On Motorists To Exercise Caution On Roadways

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is calling on motorists to exercise caution when traversing the public roadways during the Christmas season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday, December 14, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gary McKenzie, said the Yuletide season is usually marked with increased...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Police Civilian Oversight Authority
National Security

Merger Of PCOA And PSC Still On

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the merger of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) remains a priority. He said that the amalgamation of the two entities, which requires a Constitutional amendment, is part of a slew of legislative measures that the Government is undertaking to strengthen the security machinery. “It...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the sitting of the ​House of Representatives on December 8.
National Security

ZOSOs Extended For Further 60 Days

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town and August Town in St. Andrew have been extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 8) approved four Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. In his remarks, Dr....
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JCF Commits to Intensified Enforcement of the Disaster Risk Management Act

Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson has indicated that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has begun to intensify enforcement of the provisions of the Disaster Risk Management Act during the holiday season. “We will be relentless in our fight to rid the country of lawlessness, especially those who defy orders of the Disaster Risk Management Act and we will...
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (fifth left), with members of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Unit at the Anti-Praedial Larceny Pre-Christmas Training Programme held at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Investigation Branch on Oxford Road, Kingston, on Wednesday (December 2).
National Security

Praedial Larcency Unit Ramps Up Efforts For Christmas Season

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Unit is ramping up efforts to tackle farm theft over the Christmas season. “The Ministry and the Unit have increased our resources and strategies to combat this. We know that incidents of praedial larceny increase significantly during the Christmas season, so there is a need for...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson. (JIS File Photo)
National Security

Measures Being Put In Place To Address Recent Increase In Violence

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says measures are being implemented to address the increase in violence over recent weeks. He said that the uptick stems from inter/intra-gang killings and shootings, illegal parties as well as domestic-related and interpersonal incidents. “As our gang strategy reaps success, we find that… as we incarcerate gang leaders and members of gangs, the...
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