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Chief Technical Director, Financial Investigations, Security Policy and Risk Management Affairs, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards, speaks at the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network of the Caribbean (ARIN-CARIB) Annual General Meeting, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, in St. James, on September 19.
Chief Technical Director, Financial Investigations, Security Policy and Risk Management Affairs, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards, speaks at the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network of the Caribbean (ARIN-CARIB) Annual General Meeting, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, in St. James, on September 19.

National Security Officer Says Money Laundering Is Clear And Present Danger

Chief Technical Director, Financial Investigations, Security Policy and Risk Management Affairs, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards, says money laundering is a clear and present danger to the country. Mr. Richards, who was speaking at the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (standing), emphasises a point while addressing Thursday’s (September 19) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (standing), emphasises a point while addressing Thursday’s (September 19) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

Senate Approves Extension Of States Of Public Emergency In St. Catherine And Clarendon
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

House Approves Extension Of SOE In St. Catherine And Clarendon
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa in Jamaica, Her Excellency Lumka Yengeni, during a courtesy call at the Ministry, on Thursday (September 12).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa in Jamaica, Her Excellency Lumka Yengeni, during a courtesy call at the Ministry, on Thursday (September 12).

PHOTOS: Minister Chang And The South African High Commissioner
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), examines a mural that was painted at Roxborough Avenue, Top Range, Mountain View, in Kingston, as part of the Ministry’ s anti-violence campaign dubbed, ‘Liv Gud’. Occasion was the official launch of the campaign at the site on Sept. 13. Others (from left) are: Government Senator and Parliamentary Secretary, Robert Morgan; Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Julian Robinson; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, Hon. Fayval Williams and disc jockey, Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), examines a mural that was painted at Roxborough Avenue, Top Range, Mountain View, in Kingston, as part of the Ministry’ s anti-violence campaign dubbed, ‘Liv Gud’. Occasion was the official launch of the campaign at the site on Sept. 13. Others (from left) are: Government Senator and Parliamentary Secretary, Robert Morgan; Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Julian Robinson; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, Hon. Fayval Williams and disc jockey, Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence.

Ministry Of National Security Launches Anti-Violence Campaign

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14 Police Stations To Be Renovated

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says investment in security personnel and policing facilities should improve anti-crime outcomes. Speaking at the signing ceremony for eight contracts to renovate 14 police stations across the island on September 11, in Kingston, Dr. Chang said data shows a direct correlation between the performance of police stations and murder rates in their...
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240,000 Traffic Tickets Cleared

The Ministry of National Security is reporting that a total of 240,000 traffic tickets have been cleared, following software modification to the island’s traffic ticket management system. This was disclosed by Senior Director, Technology Transformation in the Ministry, Arvel Grant, during an interview with JIS News, following a meeting with stakeholders on the Traffic Ticket Management System, at the Ministry’s...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addresses stakeholders on the Traffic Ticket Management System, at a meeting held at the Ministry in Kingston on September 12.
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Electronic Warrant Module For Traffic Violations To Be Rolled Out Soon

The Government has developed an electronic warrant module for traffic violations, which is expected to be rolled out shortly. The module was developed in partnership with several entities, including e-Gov Jamaica, traffic ticketing stakeholders, the Ministry of National Security, and the Court Management Services. It aims to improve effectiveness, while making enforcement of the road traffic rules more efficient. Prior...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), engages in a light moment with (from left) Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Head, Corporate Services, National Security Ministry, Delroy Simpson. Occasion was a contract-signing ceremony for the renovation of 14 police stations across the island, held at the Ministry
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Contracts Awarded for Renovation of 14 Police Stations

Another 14 police stations across the island are being renovated at a cost of $195 million as the Government continues to improve the working conditions of members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). They are Annotto Bay Police Station in St. Mary; Mavis Bank, Irish Town, Gordon Town, and August Town police stations in St. Andrew; Tivoli Gardens, Kingston Central,...
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Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (head of table), addresses a meeting of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), held on Wednesday (Sept. 4), at the Ministry in Kingston.​
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Anti-Human Trafficking Education Campaign to Intensify

The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) will be ramping up its public education campaign as it works to eliminate the scourge of human trafficking. Members gave the commitment at a meeting held on Wednesday (Sept. 4) at the Ministry of National Security in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who addressed the stakeholders, said that increased...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5), where he announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine.
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Prime Minister Says SOEs Have Been Effective

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says ongoing States of Public Emergency (SOEs) implemented in several parishes across the island have been effective and are achieving success. “Within the spaces that we have the SOE and even outside of those spaces we have been able to interdict, bring before the courts, prosecute and have successful convictions,” he said. The...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.
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PM Announces SOE In Clarendon and St. Catherine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. Speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5), the Prime Minister said the SOE will remain in force, unless revoked, for a period of 14 days or for longer periods not exceeding three...
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