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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE)

Security Minister Says Injustice Must Not be Condoned

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says incidents like what happened in Coral Gardens, St. James, in 1963, where members of the Rastafarian community suffered injustice at the hands of the State should never be repeated. Dr. Chang,...

The REDTRAC building at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, that is being expanded.

REDTRAC to Double Capacity

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) cuts the ribbon to officially open the Lathbury Barracks at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew April 26. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson.

Gov’t Increasing Investment in Security Forces

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.

Effective Traffic Ticketing System by Mid-Year

Senior Director for Modernisation and Strategic Projects in the National Security Ministry, Arvel Grant, addressing Wednesday’s (April 17) post-Sectoral Debate press conference hosted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Pursuing Additional Partnerships to Further Boost ‘JamaicaEye’ Initiative

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (partly hidden).

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Consultations to Begin on Noise Abatement Act

Consultations with key stakeholders from the Ministries of Entertainment, Local Government, and National Security are to begin regarding amendment to the Noise Abatement Act and the hosting of entertainment activities. Opening the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16, Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said in the current legislation there is always conflict...

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Construction of State-Run Autopsy Suite Expected to Start in June

Construction of the proposed State-run autopsy suite is expected to get under way in June. This was announced by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who said several matters are being finalised with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to enable the project’s commencement. “They have given us land somewhere on Orange Street near the Kingston Public...

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1,000 New Police Officers to be Trained this Year

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says a total of 1,000 new police officers are expected to be trained this year. Opening the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16, Dr. Chang said by next year, that figure should increase to 1,500 police officers. A professional review of the 19 territorial police divisions suggests...

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Promotions Process for Police Being Revamped

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has announced revisions to the process of promotions within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Minister indicated that the engagements, which are to be spearheaded by the Police Commissioner, will entail the expansion of training opportunities, introduction of a transparent process of promotion and extension of the officer corps. “No longer will upward...

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Over $600 Million to Upgrade Police Communication Systems

The Government is to spend over $600 million to retool the telecommunications system of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. “We will cover the island to ensure that our police officers have good-quality communications,...

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Gov’t to Invest $5 Billion in the JCF

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will be investing more than $5 billion in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to better combat crime, while making it the best police force in the region. Opening the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16, Dr. Chang said the money will be spent on...

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Gov’t Tabling New, Amended Legislation this Year

The Government will be tabling new legislation and/or amendments to laws during the 2019/20 parliamentary year. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, as he opened the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. “The following legislation will be tabled this year – amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA),...