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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), addresses press conference at the State-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, today (March 4). With the Minister is Chairman of Petrojam, Paul Hoo.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), addresses press conference at the State-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, today (March 4). With the Minister is Chairman of Petrojam, Paul Hoo.

No Illegal Attachments to Petrojam’s Pipelines

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the recent dive mission conducted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard has identified no illegal attachments to Petrojam’s underwater petroleum pipelines. The mission was requested by...
Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (centre), affixes his signature to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the provision of additional financial support of $43.9 million to the Jamaica Crime Observatory. Also signing the document (from left) are: General Manager, Finance and Procurement, JSIF, Orville Hill; and Chief Technical Director, Security Policy and Risk Management Affairs, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards. Overseeing the process are: Acting Chief Technical Director, Research, Rehabilitation and Diversion Policy Division, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers (standing, left) ; and Manager, Statistics and Information Management Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Inspector Orette Boscoe. The signing took place at the JSIF’s St. Andrew offices on Thursday (February 28).
Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (centre), affixes his signature to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the provision of additional financial support of $43.9 million to the Jamaica Crime Observatory. Also signing the document (from left) are: General Manager, Finance and Procurement, JSIF, Orville Hill; and Chief Technical Director, Security Policy and Risk Management Affairs, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards. Overseeing the process are: Acting Chief Technical Director, Research, Rehabilitation and Diversion Policy Division, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers (standing, left) ; and Manager, Statistics and Information Management Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Inspector Orette Boscoe. The signing took place at the JSIF’s St. Andrew offices on Thursday (February 28).

Work of Crime Observatory to be Improved
National Security Minister, Hon. Horace Chang (left), presents the newly sworn-in Jamaican citizen, Jeremy Hoaxiang Zheng with a certificate formalising his status during the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency
National Security Minister, Hon. Horace Chang (left), presents the newly sworn-in Jamaican citizen, Jeremy Hoaxiang Zheng with a certificate formalising his status during the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency's (PICA) citizenship oath ceremony at the Liguanea Club in St. Andrew on Thursday, February 28. Jeremey is one of 33 foreign nationals living in Jamaica who were granted citizenship at the event.

33 Foreign Nationals Granted Jamaican Citizenship
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) Child Justice Guidelines training seminar at the Iberostar Rose Hall Hotel, Montego Bay, on September 22.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) Child Justice Guidelines training seminar at the Iberostar Rose Hall Hotel, Montego Bay, on September 22.

Rehabilitation of Police Stations High on List for Security Minister
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses graduates of the Jamaica National Service Corps (intake 1803), at a Jamaica Defence Force passing out parade held on February 23 at Up Park Camp in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses graduates of the Jamaica National Service Corps (intake 1803), at a Jamaica Defence Force passing out parade held on February 23 at Up Park Camp in Kingston.

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National SecurityOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

The National Security Council Considers Enhanced Security Measures

On Friday 1 March 2019, Prime Minister Andrew Holness chaired the monthly sitting of the National Security Council (NSC). The Prime Minister, while noting that the overall crime rate is comparatively lower than the same period in 2018, expressed his concerns regarding the unacceptable levels of murders and shootings across the country. Arising out of the context of the discontinuation...
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Budget 2019/2020National Security

$489 Million Allocated to Improve Investigative Capabilities of JCF

The Ministry of National Security will be spending $489.7 million in the new fiscal year to increase the conviction rate for murders in the country. The funds will be used to improve investigative capabilities for violent crimes with the purchasing of a BULLETTRAX Machine, engraving machine and computer server for the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA). It will also be used...
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epresentatives of the Jamaica Baptist Union (left), register persons who participated in the organisation’s Community Partnership Fair, held at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday ( February 22).
CommunityNational Security

Passports for Persons at JBU’S Community Partnership Fair

Eighty passports were processed for persons who took part in the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) Community Partnership Fair, which was held on February 22 at Jarrett Park, Montego Bay, in St. James. This has been revealed by Customer Service Manager of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Sasha Wedderburn. “The JBU partnered with us and got sponsorship for 50...
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Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and Deputy Chairman for the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) Social Intervention Committee, Omar Sweeney.
CommunityNational Security

Community Day in Denham Town Feb. 23

Denham Town and surrounding areas in West Kingston will engage in sport, fun and entertainment at the ‘Denham Town ZOSO Community Day’, on Saturday, February 23. An initiative of the Joint Force, Denham Town and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), the day will feature road races, football matches, a cheerleading competition, a concert and kiddies centre. Speaking with JIS...
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Budget 2019/2020National Security

Correctional Services Buildings to be Improved

The Department of Correctional Services is set to receive more vehicles and improved facilities in the new fiscal year, following the allocation of $457.1 million. Details of the project are outlined in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives on February 14 by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. Of...
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Budget 2019/2020National SecurityTechnology

JCF to Get Telecommunications Equipment

A sum of $2.99 billion will be spent by the Government in the new fiscal year to enhance the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) use of technology and to purchase telecommunications equipment. This is outlined in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives recently. Of the sum, $1.49 billion will be used for the supply and installation...
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Budget 2019/2020JusticeNational Security

$1.2 Billion to Construct and Renovate Police Stations

The Government will be spending $1.2 billion to construct and renovate police stations and other buildings. The project, entitled ‘Construction and Improvement of Police Buildings’, is being implemented by the Ministry of National Security. As outlined in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the money will go towards the construction and expansion of the Caribbean...
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