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Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police, Gary McKenzie.

Permit Required For Fireworks

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding citizens that the staging of fireworks is illegal without a permit. “As it relates to the use of fireworks or firecrackers, it is against the law unless a permit is granted and no...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams, now chairs the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP). NATFATIP was established in 2005 by the Government of Jamaica to strengthen the country’s legislative, institutional and operational capacity to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP).

Courtney Williams Appointed New Head of NATFATIP

Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay (right), speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank. Also pictured is the Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police, Gary McKenzie.

JCF Provides Home Safety Tips

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), is joined by Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Hon. Bishop Conrad Pitkin (left); and Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, in the ribbon-cutting exercise to officially open the newly upgraded PICA office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (December 18).

PICA Opens Newly Upgraded Office In Montego Bay

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre), presents Superintendent A at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, Ivan Randall (second left), with a care package for inmates at the facility. Also pictured are members of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) Kingston chapter, (from left) Secretary, Dr. Paulette Francis-McGregor; President, Lt. Col. (Retd), Euken Mills; and Treasurer, Davel Bell. More than 200 packages were handed over for inmates at Tower Street and female wards at the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre by the LMAJ Kingston chapter, during separate ceremonies on Thursday (December 17).

Kingston JPs Donate Care Packages To Inmates

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, emphasises a point while piloting the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act, 2020; and the Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2020, during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (December 18).

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743 Persons Arrested for Attempting to Illegally Traffic Narcotics Since January

Since the start of the year, a total of 743 persons have been arrested for attempting to illegally traffic narcotics in Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, while piloting two companion Bills in the Senate on Friday (December 18), which will allow for drug samples and photographs...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd right), presents Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Management System Standard certificate, during a recent ceremony at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Applauding (from left) are: National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Manager, Navenia Wellington Ford; ISO Standards Ambassador, Reginald Budhan; and World Bank Resident Representative, Ozan Sevimili.

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National Security Ministry Targets Portfolio Entities for ISO Certification

Having successfully seen the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) through to ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, the Ministry of National Security is now looking to pilot other entities under its portfolio towards achieving the same for their operations. PICA undertook the process for its passport production and issuance operations over nine months, which culminated in the...

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Statement by Minister of National Security Curfew in Central Clarendon

The increased incidents of violent criminal attacks and murders in the parish of Clarendon, particularly over the last 48 hours, are as a result of a flare up of inter-gang warfare. This display of wanton disregard for the rule of law must be met with even more stringent security measures. As a result, we will be enforcing a 48hr curfew...

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Safety Tips For The Festive Season

The police are advising members of the public to adopt safe practices and be very vigilant as they conduct business and traverse public places throughout this Yuletide season. The police will continue to maintain a strong presence across the island to minimize attacks from criminals. Here are some of the ways in which members of the public can help the...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang handing over a gift to one of the wards at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Centre on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Over 170 wards of the state received Christmas gifts under the Ministry of National Security’s We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP).

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MNS Brings Joy to Over 170 Wards of the State

Over 170 wards in state care received gifts courtesy of the Ministry of National Security’s We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP). The gift drive was coordinated under its “Connect with love this Christmas” initiative. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang who assisted with handing over gifts to the ward, pointed out that “the...

Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 14).

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Increased Police Presence On The Streets For Christmas

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be maintaining an increased presence in public spaces during the Yuletide season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday, (December 14), Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that the police had ramped up its patrol of the streets since November....

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Police Receive Over 130 Tips About Illegal Parties

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received more than 130 tips about unauthorised parties and events since it made an appeal for persons to provide such reports on Friday (December 11). Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that the tips were received from citizens up to Sunday...