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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on October 8.

Ja-CIRT Calls on Citizens to Report Cybercrime

As the nation observes Cybersecurity Month this October, citizens are being urged by the Jamaica Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) to report cybercrime to the police, especially given the increased online usage brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We...

Public Invited to Take Part in Forums Hosted by Ja-CIRT

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, visiting the Horizon Adult Remand Centre to observe the implementation of COVID-19 protocols established by the Health Ministry to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Government Observing Protocols to Limit Spread of COVID-19 in Correctional Facilities – Minister Samuda

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaks to a resident of Glendale, in Kingston 20, on Friday (September 25).

Community of Glendale in Kingston 20 Being Considered for CCTV

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang

Minister Chang condemns spate of killings

5 years ago National Security

JCF High Command Condemns Killing of Constable

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson and other members of the High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are condemning the killing of one of our members in the line of duty. Dead is 27 year old Constable Kemar Francis of the Hunts Bay Police Station. Constable Francis was a member of a team of officers on patrol on the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte (left) takes the Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

5 years ago National Security

Attorney General to advance work on National Security laws

Newly reappointed Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says work will be advanced on several pieces of legislation, which are designed to empower the security forces with the necessary tools to disrupt criminal networks, reduce violence and enhance public order. Among them is the Enhanced Security Measures Act (ESMA), which will replace the need to have States of Public Emergency (SOEs)....

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is congratulated by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on taking the Oath of Office at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

5 years ago National Security

Senator Samuda says he is ready to continue serving

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says he is ready to continue serving Jamaica in the role. Senator Samuda was among the 14 Government Ministers sworn in at King’s House on Sunday (September 13). This is the Minister’s second round, as he was first appointed as a Minister without Portfolio in the...

Mario Dawson (left) of the Ministry of National Security

5 years ago National Security

New E-Traffic Ticket System to be piloted by month-end

The pilot project for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)’s new electronic traffic ticket system is expected to be launched by the end of this month. Director of Organisational Transformation in the Ministry of National Security, Lt. Col. Trevor O. McCurdy, said that some 100 handheld devices will be rolled out across selected parishes for the pilot phase. He said that...

5 years ago CoronavirusNational Security

Criminal Records Office temporarily closed

The public is being advised that the Criminal Records Office, located at 8-10 Orange Street in downtown Kingston, will be temporarily closed to the public on Monday, September 07. This is to facilitate sanitization of the premises as a result of some members of staff exhibiting flu-like symptoms; this has triggered the JCF’s COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures which...

5 years ago National Security

Crime Stop pays $8.3 Million in rewards

Crime Stop paid out $8.3 million in rewards last year, according to the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica 2019, a publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The Report notes that from the 1,050 calls received, 101 arrests were made, which included 28 for illegal possession of firearm, 17 for illegal gambling, 13 for murder, and 12 for lottery...

5 years ago National Security

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...