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Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Janet Dyer, speaks at the recent launch of the World Skills Jamaica Shanghai 2021 competition, at The Jamaica Pegasus.
Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Janet Dyer, speaks at the recent launch of the World Skills Jamaica Shanghai 2021 competition, at The Jamaica Pegasus.

Training and Certification of Inmates

The Government has reiterated its commitment to securing training and certification of inmates through the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) involving the Ministry of National Security, HOPE Programme and the HEART/NSTA Trust. Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA...
Former Chairman of the Protection subcommittee of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP)​ and former minister at the Hope United Church, the late Rev. Dr. Margaret Fowler
Former Chairman of the Protection subcommittee of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP)​ and former minister at the Hope United Church, the late Rev. Dr. Margaret Fowler

NATFATIP to receive library collection on human trafficking
Modernisation Projects Coordinator in the Office of the Cabinet, Melody Palmer (left), explains the significance of the Ministry of National Security’s Vision and Mission Statements and Core Values during the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday (August 19), at the Ministry’s Oxford Road address in Kingston. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh.
Modernisation Projects Coordinator in the Office of the Cabinet, Melody Palmer (left), explains the significance of the Ministry of National Security’s Vision and Mission Statements and Core Values during the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday (August 19), at the Ministry’s Oxford Road address in Kingston. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh.

PHOTOS: Ministry of National Security Unveiling Ceremony
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is shown features of the motorcycle simulator at the Petersfield Vocational Training Centre in Westmoreland on Sunday (August 16) by Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Reality Jamaica, Gregory Moore (right), during a tour of the facility. The simulator is one of two in the parish, with the other simulator located at the Grange Hill High School.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is shown features of the motorcycle simulator at the Petersfield Vocational Training Centre in Westmoreland on Sunday (August 16) by Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Reality Jamaica, Gregory Moore (right), during a tour of the facility. The simulator is one of two in the parish, with the other simulator located at the Grange Hill High School.

Improved Training For Motorcyclists In Westmoreland
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang , addresses the opening of the Private Security Regulations Authority (PSRA) western regional office, at Bisco Mall, in Montego Bay , St. James, on Friday (August 14).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang , addresses the opening of the Private Security Regulations Authority (PSRA) western regional office, at Bisco Mall, in Montego Bay , St. James, on Friday (August 14).

Importance Of Obeying Covid-19 Protocols Highlighted By Security Minister

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JCF urges the public to adhere to the Disaster Risk Management Act, avoid prosecution

The Jamaica Constabulary Force has intensified its enforcement of the provisions of the Disaster Risk Management Act. The public is hereby reminded that all members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force are authorized officers and are authorized to enforce the measures of the Disaster Risk Management Act and the Orders made thereunder whenever breaches are detected. Where a member of the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (right); and Principal, Excelsior Community College (ECC), Philmore McCarthy (left), celebrate the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Bachelor of Science Programme in Business Administration, at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew on August 13.
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Ministry of National Security Signs MOU to Provide Higher Education for Staff

The Ministry of National Security and Excelsior Community College today (August 13), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Bachelor of Science Programme in Business Administration. This programme aims to educate, train and certify participants, so that they can compete at world-class standards. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh and Principal of the Community College,...
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A smart android device and portable printer that will be carried by Traffic police in the Corporate Area to facilitate the electronic issuance of traffic tickets.
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Traffic Tickets To Be Issued Electronically Soon

In a few weeks, Traffic police in the Corporate Area will be equipped with 100 smart android devices and portable printers to facilitate the electronic issuance of traffic tickets. The devices will also give officers the ability to reference driver and vehicle information, including ticket history, outstanding tickets and warrants. Speaking at the official launch of the handheld ticketing pilot...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Country Representative, Department for International Development (DFID), David Osborne (seated right), at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (August 11). The agreement, valued at £1,000,000, is intended to strengthen Jamaica’s anti-corruption framework by building the capacity of select institutions to improve accountability and transparency. Witnessing the signing (standing from left) are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer; Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes; Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency, Asif Ahmad.
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Jamaica receives £1 Million from UK to strengthen Anti-Corruption Framework

The Ministry of Justice has received funding of £1 million from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for International Development (DFID) for continuation of the Unification of Prosecutorial Services Project in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck and Country Representative, DFID, David Osborne, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the support, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (August...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), inspects members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team with Acting Head, SWAT, Inspector Anthony Wallace (right), during a tour of the Harman Barracks facility in St. Andrew, on August 4.
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Security Minister Commits To Equipping JCF With Tools To Fight Crime

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to create the conditions for strategic transformation of the police force, so that Jamaicans can experience meaningful and sustained reduction in crimes. He said the Government will continue to equip the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and provide the men and women of the Force with the tools...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated right), along with Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips (seated left) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the National Consensus on Crime at the crime consensus summit held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on August 3. Others observing (from left standing) are Member of Parliament for Northern Clarendon, Horace Dalley; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Julian Robinson; Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson; Chair, Working Group, National Consensus of Crime, Lloyd Distant; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda.
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Country’s Leaders Sign National Consensus On Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips; and other key leaders across a wide cross section of Jamaica’s society today (August 3), signed the National Consensus on Crime Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU outlines the steps that must be taken for a sustainable reduction in crime, inclusive of milestones and agreements on...
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