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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Country’s Leaders Sign National Consensus On Crime
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
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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National SecurityReturning Residents

Online Application And Booking Portal Being Used By Returning Residents

A total of 70 persons have utilised the Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA’s) returning residents online application and booking portal since it was introduced approximately two months ago. This is according to Director, Customs House Operations, Kevin Carter, who noted that this new online process will ensure greater efficiency, having now eliminated the need for persons to undertake the application process...
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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).
National Security

169 Soldiers Receive Medals Of Honour For General Service

A total of 169 members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) were presented with Medals of Honour for General Service during the Armed Forces Day Parade at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Friday (July 31). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; and Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, joined Chief of...
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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.
National Security

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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