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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses community meeting in Norwood, St. James, on Sunday, January 20.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses community meeting in Norwood, St. James, on Sunday, January 20.

More Persons Report Disputes to Security Forces in St. James

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says since implementation of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in St. James a year ago, more persons are reporting disputes and other acts of criminality to members of the security forces....
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Vice President, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, Bishop Stanley Clarke, bow their heads in prayer at the 39th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (January 17).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Vice President, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, Bishop Stanley Clarke, bow their heads in prayer at the 39th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (January 17).

G-G Calls on Leaders to Join Forces and Build a Crime-Free Country
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 8). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. In the background is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 8). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. In the background is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.

‘Plan Secure Jamaica’ Well Advanced – P.M. Holness
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), listens to Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Services, Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Joyce Stone (left), at the official reopening of the Howard Pre-release Hostel located at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston, on January 8. Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter (second right); and Acting Chief Technical Director, Research, Rehabilitation and Diversion Policy Division, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, also share in the conversation.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), listens to Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Services, Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Joyce Stone (left), at the official reopening of the Howard Pre-release Hostel located at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston, on January 8. Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter (second right); and Acting Chief Technical Director, Research, Rehabilitation and Diversion Policy Division, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, also share in the conversation.

Howard Pre-Release Hostel Reopened
Coleridge Minto (third left), accepts a gift basket from member of the Cherry Youth Society in St. Catherine, Alecia Walton (right), while President of the group, Kevon Woodhouse (left), and other members of the organisation share in the moment. Occasion was the annual community dinner, held in the area on January 1. Mr. Minto delivered the keynote address at the function.
Coleridge Minto (third left), accepts a gift basket from member of the Cherry Youth Society in St. Catherine, Alecia Walton (right), while President of the group, Kevon Woodhouse (left), and other members of the organisation share in the moment. Occasion was the annual community dinner, held in the area on January 1. Mr. Minto delivered the keynote address at the function.

Parents and Community Leaders Called on to Protect Children

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Finance & Public ServiceNational Security

JCA Invites Jamaicans to ICT Day Jan. 24

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is inviting the public to participate in its flagship event for Customs Week, its inaugural Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day, on Thursday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day, which is a part of the week-long celebrations, will be held at the JCA’s head office at Myers Wharf, Newport East, in...
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Prime Minister and Opposition Leader Hold one-on-one Discussions

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, yesterday afternoon (January 2, 2019), held private discussions at Vale Royal. Both Leaders held full, frank and confidential discussions on security and crime management in Jamaica. They agreed that a meeting of teams from the Government and Opposition will take place next Monday, January...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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Plan Secure Jamaica is in Full Effect – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is reassuring the Jamaican public that Plan Secure Jamaica is in full effect. The Prime Minister has declared that the plans to reclaim control of Jamaica’s security and safety followed a series of intense consultations with Security experts and stakeholders. Prime Minister Holness underscored that two critical issues; Plan Secure Jamaica and the continuation of the...
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National Security

“Use It & Lose It!” FLA Warns Against Gun Salutes in the Festive Season

The statutory body responsible for the licensing and regulating of the use of firearms in Jamaica, the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), is standing firm on the policy that no licensed firearm holders should be participating in any gun salutes this festive season. The authority states that participation in gun salutes is an offense under the Firearms Act. Firearm licence holders...
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Ms. Kyesha Randall at the mentorship training session, held at the Department of Correctional Services Training Room in Kingston.
CommunityCultureNational Security

Former Festival Queen to be Mentor in ‘We Transform’ Programme

Kyesha Randall, the 2016 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, has embarked on the journey of becoming a mentor in the ‘We Transform’ programme. The We Transform programme is a Ministry of National Security initiative that aims to provide children within the care of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) with the skills and support necessary to become productive citizens. Ms. Randall,...
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JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit, Sergeant Shaunjay Mitchell
National Security

JCF to Provide Adequate Security During Busy Shopping Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is assuring that adequate security will be provided in major commercial areas during the festive season to ensure public safety. Speaking with JIS News, Communications Officer, JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit, Sergeant Shaunjay Mitchell, says additional personnel have been deployed to reinforce security in the areas. “We are reducing our administrative deployment and putting more persons...
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