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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, emphasizes a point while moving three motions relating to a 30-day extension of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in six parishes, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House on Friday (December 13).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, emphasizes a point while moving three motions relating to a 30-day extension of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in six parishes, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House on Friday (December 13).

Senate Approves 30-day Extension of States of Public Emergency in Six Parishes

Ongoing security operations under States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in six police divisions will be intensified over the coming months. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles...
National Security Minister, Hon Dr. Horace Chang, speaking at the press launch of the Dream 36 Housing Development Project at RIU Montego Bay in St. James, on Wednesday (December 11)
National Security Minister, Hon Dr. Horace Chang, speaking at the press launch of the Dream 36 Housing Development Project at RIU Montego Bay in St. James, on Wednesday (December 11)

Gov’t Continuing Work To Reduce Squatting
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (right), converses with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Yvette Gilbert-Roberts; Commercial Manager, DHL Express, Michelle Andrew; Senior Vice President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Perrin Gayle; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh, at the official launch of the agency’s online adult passport renewal application system, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on December 11.
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (right), converses with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Yvette Gilbert-Roberts; Commercial Manager, DHL Express, Michelle Andrew; Senior Vice President, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Scotiabank, Perrin Gayle; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh, at the official launch of the agency’s online adult passport renewal application system, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on December 11.

Adults Can Now Renew Passports Online
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), fields questions from journalists during a press conference convened at Jamaica House on Wednesday (December 11), to discuss the Noise Abatement (Temporary Amendment) Act, which was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10). Also pictured (from second left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), fields questions from journalists during a press conference convened at Jamaica House on Wednesday (December 11), to discuss the Noise Abatement (Temporary Amendment) Act, which was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10). Also pictured (from second left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

Entertainers Warned Not To Exceed Acceptable Noise Level
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 10. With the Minister are Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 10. With the Minister are Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.

SOEs Extended In Five Parishes And St. Andrew South Police Division

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House Approves Temporary Extension Of Entertainment Events

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 10), approved temporary changes that will extend the period for the staging of entertainment activities during the upcoming holiday season. The Bill, titled ‘Noise Abatement (Temporary Amendment) Act’, provides for extension of the time for social/entertainment events to 2:00 a.m. generally, and 4:00 a.m. within certain parameters. The measures will remain in place...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 10. Seated at left is Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.
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ZOSOs Extended In Denham Town And Mt. Salem

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, Kingston; and Mount Salem, St. James, will be extended by a further 60 days to February 18, 2020 and March 9, 2020, respectively. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10), approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. In his address,...
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A peace mural mounted on Downer Avenue in the Swallowfield community on Saturday (December 7), under the Ministry of National Security
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Peace Murals Mounted In Swallowfield

The Ministry of National Security has partnered with the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts to mount peace murals in the Swallowfield community in St. Andrew. On Saturday (December 7), students from the institution painted pieces of artwork with words and images advocating peace, on walls on Downer Avenue and Old Henry Lane. The murals are an...
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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.
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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 the Internet has changed lives, ushered in new industries and provided for greater connectivity at lower costs, it has also...
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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.
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Gov’t Will Not Relent Against Criminals – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will not yield in its fight against criminal activity in the country. “Let me make it absolutely clear – this Prime Minister and the Government will not relent against the criminals. “So, if there is any expectation that if the States of Public Emergency (SOE) are not renewed, that it...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 3.
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House Affirms Terrorism Prevention Amendment Regulations

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 3) affirmed the Terrorism Prevention (Reporting Entities) (Amendment) Regulations. The Regulations seeks to ensure Jamaica’s compliance with its international obligations as well as strengthen the framework for combatting money laundering and financing of terrorism. National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the Regulations was previously approved in the Lower House on November...
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