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Chief Executive Officer, Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield.

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...

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.

Dr. Chang Says Church Can Play Key Role In Curbing Crime

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.

Bamboo Police Station Wins PCOA Competition

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), checks out the surveillance system at the Trench Town Police Station in Kingston, during a tour of the newly renovated facility on Wednesday (November 20). Inspector Grace Gordon provides information about the system.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang On Tour Of Trench Town Police Station

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).

Jamaica and USA Sign Revised Air Marshal Agreement

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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...

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,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 5).

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House Approves Proceeds Of Crime Act, 2019 Regulations

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (November 5), approved the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering Prevention) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019, which aims to strengthen the integrity of Jamaica’s domestic financial system. The legislation is being amended to make it fully compliant with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and effective in the efforts of law enforcement and other stakeholders to stem...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right, foreground), inspects members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), during the corps

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Cadet Corps To Be Established In All High Schools

The Government plans to establish cadet corps in all high schools across the country by the end of the next financial year. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) 75th anniversary closing parade and medal ceremony at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in St. James on Sunday (November...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing a security awareness seminar at the University of the West Indies

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Renovation of Stations will Improve Police-Citizen Relations – Dr. Chang

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the work being undertaken to renovate police stations across the island will serve to promote stronger interface between citizens and law enforcement. Fourteen stations are being upgraded at a cost of $195 million as the Government continues to improve the working conditions of members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Dr. Chang, who...

Head of the St. Ann police, Senior Superintendent Calvin Small, addresses a meeting of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce at the Port Rhoades Complex in Discovery Bay, on Thursday, October 31.

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St. Ann Business Owners Urged to Work More Closely with the Police

Head of the St. Ann police, Senior Superintendent Calvin Small, is calling on the business community to work more closely with the police to safeguard their operations against criminal activity. He made the appeal at a meeting of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce at the Port Rhoades Complex in Discovery Bay, on Thursday (October 31). The Senior Superintendent said...

State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.

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Wards, Staff At Hill Top Juvenile Facility Trained In Drama And Theatre

Thirty-seven wards and members of staff of the Hill Top Juvenile Facility, who have successfully completed a drama and theatre programme, were feted on Monday (October 27), during a closing ceremony held at the institution in St. Ann. The six-week programme, dubbed ‘From Training to Stage’ was undertaken by the Ministry of National Security as part of its youth-offender rehabilitation...