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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left) and Chairman of J. Wray and Nephew, Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence, present care packages to Principal of Holland Primary School in St. Elizabeth, Simone Doctor. More than 1,000 care packages were handed over to residents of several communities in the parish at the Joy Spence Appleton Rum Experience gastronomy centre in the parish on July 30.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left) and Chairman of J. Wray and Nephew, Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence, present care packages to Principal of Holland Primary School in St. Elizabeth, Simone Doctor. More than 1,000 care packages were handed over to residents of several communities in the parish at the Joy Spence Appleton Rum Experience gastronomy centre in the parish on July 30.

More Than 1,000 Care Packages Handed Over To St. Elizabeth Residents

More than 1,000 care packages were hand over to residents of several communities in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (July 30). The packages, which contain food items, were provided by the Ministry of National Security under its ‘Liv Gud’ campaign, in...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), highlights features of a drawing done by a student, to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Donovan Graham (left). At right, Country Representative, Department for International Development (DFID), David Osborne, looks at other works of art on display. Occasion as the closing out ceremony and exhibition for the summer programme held at the Dupont Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew on July 31. The programme was organised by the Ministry under its
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), highlights features of a drawing done by a student, to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Donovan Graham (left). At right, Country Representative, Department for International Development (DFID), David Osborne, looks at other works of art on display. Occasion as the closing out ceremony and exhibition for the summer programme held at the Dupont Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew on July 31. The programme was organised by the Ministry under its 'Liv Gud’ campaign.

Students Benefit From ‘Liv Gud’ Summer Programme
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Mass Bands and the Corps of Drums of the Jamaica Regiment perform during the JDF’s Armed Forces Day Parade at Up Park Camp in Kingston, on Friday (July 31).
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Mass Bands and the Corps of Drums of the Jamaica Regiment perform during the JDF’s Armed Forces Day Parade at Up Park Camp in Kingston, on Friday (July 31).

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Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pins a Medal of Honour for General Service on the lapel of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) member, Private R. Tyrell, during the JDF’s Armed Forces Day Parade at Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Friday (July 31).
Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pins a Medal of Honour for General Service on the lapel of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) member, Private R. Tyrell, during the JDF’s Armed Forces Day Parade at Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Friday (July 31).

169 Soldiers Receive Medals Of Honour For General Service

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking on Wednesday (July 29), at the ceremony for the commissioning into service of the HMJS Nanny of the Maroons vessel at the Coast Guard headquarters in Port Royal, Kingston.
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PM Commissions HMJS Nanny Of The Maroons Into Service

The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (July 29) commissioned into service the HMJS Nanny of the Maroons at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard Headquarters in Port Royal, Kingston. He said the acquisition of the offshore patrol vessel is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to a comprehensive and strategic approach to making Jamaica a...
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Director of Juvenile Services at South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Claudette Hamilton (left); Technical Advisor to the Minister of National Security, Alexander Causwell (centre) and Superintendent in Charge of South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Maulette White, on their way to tour the new multipurpose classroom established at the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Kingston, on Wednesday (July 29).
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Wards Benefit From New Multipurpose Classroom

Director of Juvenile Services at South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Claudette Hamilton, says the newly established multipurpose classroom has been contributing significantly to the rehabilitation of wards being housed at the institution. The Director was speaking with JIS News during a tour of the multipurpose facility by key members of the Ministry of National Security and the Department...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking in the Senate on July 24.
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Senate Approves Interception Of Communications Order, 2020

The Senate, on July 24, approved the Interception of Communications (Designated Persons Who May Request Communications Data) Order, 2020, during its sitting at Gordon House. Piloting the Order in the Upper House, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, said the persons designated are holders of high offices within Jamaica’s security architecture whose...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (second right) cuts the ribbon to officially open the renovated Port Antonio Police Station and Portland Divisional Headquarters on Friday (July 24). Witnessing the occasion (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and Member of Parliament, Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Member of Parliament, Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
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Gov’t Committed To Safer, Healthier Working Environment For Police – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to creating a safer, healthier and more secure working environment for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He said that the Government values the “tremendous contribution” of the members of the force and recognises the immense challenges that they face. “As part of the Government’s focus on...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses members of the Senate during Friday’s (July 24) sitting at Gordon House.
National Security

Senate Approves Extension of States of Public Emergency

The Senate approved five Emergency Powers Resolutions that will facilitate the extension of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) now in place until September 3, during its sitting at Gordon House on Friday (July 24). The Resolutions are: the Emergency Powers (No. 3), 2019, (Continuance) (No. 3) Resolution, 2020; the Emergency Powers, 2019, (Continuance) (No. 3) Resolution, 2020; the Emergency Powers...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 21).
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House Approves Extension Of SOEs

The House of Representatives on July 21 approved five Emergency Powers Resolutions to extend the current states of public emergency (SOEs) until September 3. States of public emergency have been imposed in Hanover, St James, Westmoreland, Clarendon, St. Catherine, Kingston East, Kingston Central, Kingston Western, and St. Andrew South. In his address, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said...
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