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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is shown features of the motorcycle simulator at the Petersfield Vocational Training Centre in Westmoreland on Sunday (August 16) by Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Reality Jamaica, Gregory Moore (right), during a tour of the facility. The simulator is one of two in the parish, with the other simulator located at the Grange Hill High School.

Improved Training For Motorcyclists In Westmoreland

A virtual training and motorcycle simulator programme building was officially opened at the Petersfield Vocational Training Centre in Westmoreland on Sunday (August 16). The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of National Security, was done at a cost of $52 million...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang , addresses the opening of the Private Security Regulations Authority (PSRA) western regional office, at Bisco Mall, in Montego Bay , St. James, on Friday (August 14).

Importance Of Obeying Covid-19 Protocols Highlighted By Security Minister

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (right); and Principal, Excelsior Community College (ECC), Philmore McCarthy (left), celebrate the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Bachelor of Science Programme in Business Administration, at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew on August 13.

Ministry of National Security Signs MOU to Provide Higher Education for Staff

A smart android device and portable printer that will be carried by Traffic police in the Corporate Area to facilitate the electronic issuance of traffic tickets.

Traffic Tickets To Be Issued Electronically Soon

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Country Representative, Department for International Development (DFID), David Osborne (seated right), at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (August 11). The agreement, valued at £1,000,000, is intended to strengthen Jamaica’s anti-corruption framework by building the capacity of select institutions to improve accountability and transparency. Witnessing the signing (standing from left) are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer; Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes; Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency, Asif Ahmad.

Jamaica receives £1 Million from UK to strengthen Anti-Corruption Framework

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Jamaica Customs Re-Opens Corporate Offices – Urges Stakeholders to Be Vigilant

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising its stakeholders that all its offices are now open to the public, following the closure of its Newport East and King Street offices in Kingston, on Monday, August 10, 2020, due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 with one of its employees. A comprehensive sanitisation exercise of the facilities has since been done....

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.

6 years ago National Security

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 continue to equip the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and provide the men and women of the Force with the tools...

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.

6 years ago National Security

Country’s Leaders Sign National Consensus On Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips; and other key leaders across a wide cross section of Jamaica’s society today (August 3), signed the National Consensus on Crime Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU outlines the steps that must be taken for a sustainable reduction in crime, inclusive of milestones and agreements on...

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.

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More Than 1,000 Care Packages Handed Over To St. Elizabeth Residents

More than 1,000 care packages were hand over to residents of several communities in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (July 30). The packages, which contain food items, were provided by the Ministry of National Security under its ‘Liv Gud’ campaign, in partnership with J. Wray and Nephew (JWN) Limited. Speaking with JIS News at the handing over ceremony held at the...

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

6 years ago National Security

Students Benefit From ‘Liv Gud’ Summer Programme

Students from several communities in the Corporate Area and St. Catherine have benefitted from a three-week summer camp aimed at improving their numeracy and literacy skills. The programme was carried out by the Ministry of National Security under its 'Liv Gud' campaign, and was held at six primary schools in South St. Andrew. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...

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).

6 years ago National Security

PHOTOS: JDF Armed Forces Day Parade

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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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...