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Former Chairman of the Protection subcommittee of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) and former minister at the Hope United Church, the late Rev. Dr. Margaret Fowler

NATFATIP to receive library collection on human trafficking

Efforts to eliminate human trafficking in Jamaica are to be significantly boosted with the handover of an extensive library collection on sex trafficking and human trafficking to the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP). The collection is from...

Modernisation Projects Coordinator in the Office of the Cabinet, Melody Palmer (left), explains the significance of the Ministry of National Security’s Vision and Mission Statements and Core Values during the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday (August 19), at the Ministry’s Oxford Road address in Kingston. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh.

PHOTOS: Ministry of National Security Unveiling Ceremony

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

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.

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Traffic Tickets To Be Issued Electronically Soon

In a few weeks, Traffic police in the Corporate Area will be equipped with 100 smart android devices and portable printers to facilitate the electronic issuance of traffic tickets. The devices will also give officers the ability to reference driver and vehicle information, including ticket history, outstanding tickets and warrants. Speaking at the official launch of the handheld ticketing pilot...

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.

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

The Ministry of Justice has received funding of £1 million from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for International Development (DFID) for continuation of the Unification of Prosecutorial Services Project in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck and Country Representative, DFID, David Osborne, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the support, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (August...

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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.

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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.

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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

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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...