As Prime Minister acting in accordance with the advice of the National Security Council, and having received the written agreement of the Commissioner of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff, I have declared a Zone of Special Operations under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017. The Law Reform (Zones of...

The Ministry of National Security will continue to facilitate crime intervention and prevention strategies in targeted communities, with the formal ending of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP). Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday, July 2, Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers, said members of targeted communities will still be able to access the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is seeking to amend The Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act to make it more robust, applicable and accountable. The Prime Minister made the disclosure during a virtual press briefing on Wednesday (July 1), where he announced a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO)...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has undertaken a digital transformation of its border management operations. In addition to its Online Passenger Declaration Form, PICA has launched an Online Adult Passport Renewal System, and installed an additional 15 automated border crossing (ABC) kiosks at the Sangster International Airport. “This brought the number of ABC Kiosks at the Sangster International...

Over the 2020/2021 financial year, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will advance work in several key areas, including the buildout of their technology support systems. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said this will include expansion of the smart checkpoint facility, the deployment of body-worn cameras, access to central database from the service vehicles, expansion of the radio...

The Government is spending $25.6 million to implement a new Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) this year. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that work is in progress on the system, which involves collaboration with Court Management Services, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Island Traffic Authority, and eGov Jamaica Limited. It is aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) and the Zones of Special Operations have brought a measure of safety, well-being, security and dignity to the people who live and work in the areas of operation. He said that in addition to the reduction in violent and other crimes, an important measure of...