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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 27.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 27.

House Adopts Committee Report On Anti-Gang Legislation

The report of the Joint Select Committee to review the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Act, 2014, commonly called the anti-gang legislation, was adopted in the House of Representatives on May 27. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, tables the report of the Joint Select Committee established to review and report on the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organizations) Act, 2014, commonly called anti-gang legislation, in the House of Representatives on May 19.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, tables the report of the Joint Select Committee established to review and report on the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organizations) Act, 2014, commonly called anti-gang legislation, in the House of Representatives on May 19.

JCF Establishing Special Anti-Gang Task Force
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents the key for one of 64 new retrofitted Mitsubishi pickup trucks to Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, during a handover ceremony at the Office of the Commissioner on Tuesday (May 5). Also pictured in the background (at second left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, while at second right is Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Dianne McIntosh.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents the key for one of 64 new retrofitted Mitsubishi pickup trucks to Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, during a handover ceremony at the Office of the Commissioner on Tuesday (May 5). Also pictured in the background (at second left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, while at second right is Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Dianne McIntosh.

Marked Improvement In Response Time By JCF Members – Minister Chang
Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda converses with Superintendent
Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda converses with Superintendent 'A' at New Broughton Sunset Rehabilitation Centre (NBSRC), Devon Hall during a tour of the low-risk facility today.

New Broughton on Track with COVID-19 Preparations
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, signs a condolence book, which was opened at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) head office in Kingston for late employee, Jodian Fearon, who succumbed to health complications on April 24. Dr. Chang signed the book on Tuesday (April 28), which would have marked Ms. Fearon’s 24th birthday. Observing is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, signs a condolence book, which was opened at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) head office in Kingston for late employee, Jodian Fearon, who succumbed to health complications on April 24. Dr. Chang signed the book on Tuesday (April 28), which would have marked Ms. Fearon’s 24th birthday. Observing is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

PHOTOS: Hon. Dr. Horace Chang Signs Condolence Book For Jodian Fearon At PICA

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Health Ministry To Comply Fully With JCF

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be complying, in full, with the team from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and will be providing all documents related to the death of Jodian Fearon. The JCF has launched an official criminal investigation into the matter. Ms. Fearon died at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) hours after delivering her...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Upper House on Friday (April 24)
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Senate Approves Extension of SOEs

Enhanced security measures implemented under ongoing States of Public Emergency (SOEs) must continue, even as the country grapples with curtailing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was emphasised by Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who argued that order and law enforcement remain critical as the Government implements public health measures to contain the spread of the virus. “Criminals...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point as he addressed the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).
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SOEs Contributing To Crime Reduction

The States of Public Emergency (SOE) continue to make an impact in lowering crime and violence in the country. In the East Kingston Division, where an SOE was declared on January 26, 2020, an examination of the impact on the level of crime shows a drop in murders and shootings, as compared to the period immediately prior to its implementation....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).
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Gov’t Will Not Relent In Crime-Fighting – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is warning criminals who are seeking to use the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to continue their criminal activities that the Government will not relent in its crime-fighting efforts. He said that maintaining law and order is paramount even as the public health measures are enforced to combat COVID-19. “There are organised criminal gangs who...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as a digital press conference from Jamaica House on Monday (April 20).
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Protocol Developed For Controlled Re-Entry Of Jamaicans

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Cabinet has developed a protocol for the controlled re-entry of Jamaicans into the country. The island’s airports and seaports, which were ordered closed effective March 24 as part of measures to control transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), will remain closed until May 31. “Previously, when we closed the borders, we allowed limited...
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RGD Advisory Re: St. Catherine Extended Lockdown Operational Impact

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) wishes to advise our customers of the impact on our operations resulting from the extended St. Catherine lockdown, which takes effect Wednesday April 22, 2020. Branch Closures The following branches will be closed for the lockdown period, based on physical location as well as, because a significant percentage of the branch’s team members reside in...
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