Several critical pieces of legislation will be amended in the new 2025/26 fiscal year to strengthen national security. This was stated by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, when he delivered the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 13). The Custos said...

The Government remains committed to reducing major crimes, improving public order, and enhancing public safety. Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who delivered the 2025/26 Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13), said that significant progress has been made in modernising Jamaica’s anti-crime policies and legislative framework to achieve these goals in accordance with Plan...

The Government remains resolute in transforming Jamaica into a digital society, ensuring that a unique digital identity is available to every citizen, says Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller. He was delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller, who was deputising for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...

Director, Cyber and Information Security, Symptai Consulting Limited, Rory Ebanks, has highlighted the importance of organisations investing in and implementing safeguards to minimise the threats and impact of cyberattacks. Addressing the Ministry of National Security CyberSMART Conference at the AC by Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 12, Mr. Ebanks urged companies to make the necessary investments in cybersecurity....

The Digicel Foundation, on Tuesday (February 11), officially launched its Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme, a year-long initiative aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society. The initiative’s launch at the Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, St. Andrew, coincided with this year’s observance...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to expand the network of closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance cameras under Jamaica Eye. Through JamaicaEye, hundreds of Government CCTV cameras have been installed in townships across the island. “We are expanding, and we will continue to expand. We have now completed the required surveys...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit will begin their month-long Cross Country Tour on February 11. The JCF launched the Tour in 2024 as part of its ongoing effort to combat domestic violence and raise awareness across communities. National Domestic Violence Intervention Liaison Officer, JCF, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jacqueline Dillon, told JIS News that the...