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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 9)

House Extends Zones Of Special Operations For An Additional 60 Days

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town and August Town in St Andrew have been extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 9),...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (JIS FIle Photo)

Amendments To Key Laws To Fight Crime Set For Completion By March 31

National Security Minikster, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), looks at one of several text books to be distributed to students enrolled in primary and secondary schools in St. James and Westmoreland with (from left) Youth Programme Coordinator at Flanker Resource Centre, Joan Munroe-Green, and Administrator at Flanker Resource Centre, Sandra Clarke, following a handover ceremony at the Flanker Primary and Junior High School in St James on February 5.

Investments In Education And Youth Can Potentially Curtail Crime And Violence – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and participants in the truck driver simulator training programme at the JDF’s Caribbean Military Academy, during a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Friday (February 5).

Thirty At-risk Youth in St. James Enroll in CMA Truck Driver Simulator Training Programme

Inspector of Police, Rochelle McGibbon Scott.

Restorative Justice Helping to Minimise Reprisals

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 2).

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Gov’t Committed To Plan Secure Jamaica – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is even more driven to pursue Plan Secure Jamaica, which provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling crime and ensuring a safe and secure society. “Plan Secure Jamaica is the most coordinated, inclusive and enduring security programme that has ever been introduced in Jamaica. It is geared towards...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), observes as Ballistic Technician, Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), Francine Williams (seated), anaylses the image of a bullet, during a tour of the FLA

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Amendments To Firearms Act To Be Completed By March 31

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that the amendments to the Firearms Act should be completed before the end of this financial year. “The final drafts are being done now,” he said. He was speaking following a tour of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (January 28). Dr. Chang...

Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling. (Photo: Adrian Walker)

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Citizens Urged To Be Extra Vigilant Online

With the increase in online activity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) is urging persons to be extra vigilant in order to guard against cyberthreat. “From schools to businesses and even the hustlers on the streets, everyone is going online; therefore, the potential number of cybercrime victims has increased exponentially since the early...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at Wednesday

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Cabinet Approves $21 Million Towards Legal Fees Of Five JCF Members

Cabinet has given approval for the contribution of $21 million towards the legal fees of five members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during Wednesday’s (Jan. 20) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. She said that Cabinet also approved the establishment of an interim...

Members of the Senate wait to proceed, as Marshal to the Houses of Parliament, Captain Wayne Blake (centre), places the Mace on the table of the House, at the start of Friday’s (Jan. 15) sitting.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Pilot Concluded For Horizon Remandees Virtual Trial Mention Dates

The Government has completed a pilot project to have persons from the Horizon Adult Remand Centre appear virtually for mention dates in court cases. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who said this initiative is part of the Administration’s drive to improve the efficiency of court proceedings through...

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Condemns Killing of Four-Year-0ld Chloe Brown and Calls on Jamaicans to Seek Mediation to Settle Disputes

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he was heartbroken to learn of the death of a four-year-old little girl, Chloe Brown who was tragically caught in a dispute between adults. “As a father I was crushed by the news of the death of this innocent child. She went to bed, in a place where she was supposed to be most protected...

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Senior Officers Transferred

As part of the Constabulary’s thrust to achieve its strategic objectives, Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson has announced the transfer of the following senior officers with effect from January 25, 2021. The transfers, which take effect on Monday, January 25, 2021 will see the following movements. Gary McKenzie, Snr. Superintendent from Specialized Ops. to Public Safety and Traffic...