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United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, addresses a cybercrime and cybersecurity workshop at the Hilton Resort and Spa in St. James, recently.
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, addresses a cybercrime and cybersecurity workshop at the Hilton Resort and Spa in St. James, recently.

US Ambassador Calls On Nations To Unite In Fighting Cybercrime

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, is calling for a united approach among nations in combatting the growing problem of cybercrime. Addressing a cybersecurity workshop for Latin American and Caribbean countries in Montego Bay recently, he noted that while...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents keys to a housing unit in Darliston Grove, Westmoreland, to Adria Hedley, on Wednesday (December 4). Mr. Holness also handed over housing solutions in Shrewsbury in the parish on the day.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents keys to a housing unit in Darliston Grove, Westmoreland, to Adria Hedley, on Wednesday (December 4). Mr. Holness also handed over housing solutions in Shrewsbury in the parish on the day.

Gov’t Will Not Relent Against Criminals – PM
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (right) pointing to a new solar system at St. Peter’s Basic School in the Portland Cottage community of Clarendon that was recently installed through a partnership between the Government and Abacus for Communities. The Minister visited the school recently.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (right) pointing to a new solar system at St. Peter’s Basic School in the Portland Cottage community of Clarendon that was recently installed through a partnership between the Government and Abacus for Communities. The Minister visited the school recently.

PHOTOS: New Solar System At St. Peter’s Basic School
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 3.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 3.

House Affirms Terrorism Prevention Amendment Regulations
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Donald Tapia, at the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in St. James, on December 3.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Donald Tapia, at the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in St. James, on December 3.

National Cyber Policy Being Developed To Protect Citizens

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Chief Executive Officer,​ Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA),  Otarah Byfield.
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PCOA Committed To Increasing The Standard Of Accountability Within The JCF

Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield says the authority is committed to its mission of increasing the standard of accountability within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Speaking with the JIS News following the completion of the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition, Ms. Byfield said accountability affects the trust and confidence that the public...
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Minister of National Security, Dr. the Hon. Horace Chang (left), converses with President of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Lincoln Edwards (centre); and Dean of the School of Religion and Theology, Dr. Simon Bwambale, at the Conference on Religion and Crime Prevention held at the NCU campus in Mandeville on November 26.
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Dr. Chang Says Church Can Play Key Role In Curbing Crime

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is calling on the church to play a greater role in helping to curb crime in Jamaica. He said that the church has long stood as an agent of transformation and change and, as such, has an instrumental part to play in addressing criminal behaviour and acts of violence in the society. “We...
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Executive Member of the Police (Civilian Oversight) Authority (PCOA), Marshall Hall (right), presents the ‘Transforming Our Police Service’ (TOPS) Competition first-place cheque to police members of the Bamboo Police Station in St. Ann, during the awards ceremony, held at the Couples San Souci in St. Ann on Wednesday, November 27. The members are (from left) Constable Rohan Smith, Corporal Ronald Brown, Sergeant Patricia Brown and Commander in charge of the St. Ann Police Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Small.
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Bamboo Police Station Wins PCOA Competition

Bamboo Police Station in St. Ann walked away as the champion of the inaugural Police (Civilian Oversight) Authority (PCOA) ‘Transforming Our Police Service’ (TOPS) Competition. Bamboo topped 31 police stations in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area 2 – St. Mary, St. Ann and Portland – pilot initiative that began on September 16 and ended October 31. The stations were...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking at the signing ceremony for the revised authorisation process of the Air Marshal Agreement between Jamaica and the United States, at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (Nov. 22).
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Jamaica and USA Sign Revised Air Marshal Agreement

The Governments of Jamaica and the United States (US) have revised the authorisation process for the Air Marshal Agreement, which deals with foreign in-flight security officers on overnight flights or grounded emergencies. National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang and US Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, signed the amended agreement during a ceremony at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), makes a point during a Jamaica Music Society (JMS) music seminar at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston on Friday (November 15). Others (from left) are: JMS General Manager, Evon Mullings (left); and Senior Director at the Ministry of Culture, Gender and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson-McDaniel.
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National Security Minister Proposes Review of Noise Abatement Act

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is suggesting a review of the Noise Abatement Act to take into consideration the introduction of policy that balances public order and engagements in the entertainment industry. Speaking at a Jamaica Music Society seminar at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (November 15), Dr. Chang said any revision to legislative...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), emphasises a point while fielding questions from journalists during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 7). He is flanked by (from left): Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.
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Security Forces Heightening Public Safety During Christmas Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be heightening safety and security measures over the next eight weeks, in anticipation of increased activities during the Christmas season. This was announced by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who said this forms part of the Ministry’s overall crime management strategy which will see “a significant ramping up of police presence,...
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