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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right), listens to a point from Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (retired) Radgh Mason (right), during Tuesday’s (February 18) staging of the We Transform ‘Youth and Parent Lynk-Up Reintegration Day’ at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Also sharing in the discussion are Acting Superintendent of the facility, Carol Johnson (third left), and representative of Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), Amaila McHargh (third left). At left, TAJ Representative, Jenelle Buchanan, assists a parent.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right), listens to a point from Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (retired) Radgh Mason (right), during Tuesday’s (February 18) staging of the We Transform ‘Youth and Parent Lynk-Up Reintegration Day’ at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Also sharing in the discussion are Acting Superintendent of the facility, Carol Johnson (third left), and representative of Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), Amaila McHargh (third left). At left, TAJ Representative, Jenelle Buchanan, assists a parent.

National Security Ministry Takes Youth and Parent Lynk-Up to Rio Cobre Juvenile Facility

Scores of wards at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre and their parents benefited from motivational talks and access to a range of services, under the Ministry of National Security’s ‘Youth and Parent Lynk-Up Reintegration Day’ initiative. At an event...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with (from left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chairman, West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON) Limited, Peter Melhado; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the contract-signing ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew in July last year.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with (from left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chairman, West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON) Limited, Peter Melhado; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the contract-signing ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew in July last year.

Work to Begin on St. Catherine North Police Divisional Headquarters in New Fiscal Year
Commanding Officer for St. Thomas Police Division, Deputy Superintendent Michael Campbell, speaks during the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation’s sitting on February 13.
Commanding Officer for St. Thomas Police Division, Deputy Superintendent Michael Campbell, speaks during the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation’s sitting on February 13.

St. Thomas Police Taking Steps to Bolster Public Safety and Citizen Security
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (centre), observe as Constable Oshane McKenzie, (seated right), demonstrates the features of the Jamaica Constabulary (JCF) upgraded case management system at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine on July 19, 2023. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Aaron Fletcher (left) and Sergeant Shermaine Hassock, look on.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (centre), observe as Constable Oshane McKenzie, (seated right), demonstrates the features of the Jamaica Constabulary (JCF) upgraded case management system at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine on July 19, 2023. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Aaron Fletcher (left) and Sergeant Shermaine Hassock, look on.

Crime Fighting Bolstered Under Security Strengthening Project
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), breaks ground for the $2.7-billion Westmoreland Divisional Police Headquarters in Llandilo in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, in March 2024. He is joined by (from left) Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor, Danree Delancy; Head of M&M Construction Limited, Richard Mullings; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security, Delroy Simpson; former Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright; and Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Westmoreland, Canon Hartley Perrin.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), breaks ground for the $2.7-billion Westmoreland Divisional Police Headquarters in Llandilo in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, in March 2024. He is joined by (from left) Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor, Danree Delancy; Head of M&M Construction Limited, Richard Mullings; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security, Delroy Simpson; former Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright; and Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Westmoreland, Canon Hartley Perrin.

Work to Continue on New Westmoreland Police Divisional Headquarters

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a Justices of the Peace Sensitisation Session, held at the Royalton in Negril, Westmoreland, on February 12.
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JPs Urged to Collaborate More Closely with the Police

Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Western Jamaica have been urged to collaborate more closely with law enforcement in combatting criminal gangs, by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. The appeal came during a JP Sensitisation Session, held at the Royalton in Negril, Westmoreland, on February 12. Mr. Chuck noted that more than 150 active criminal gangs currently operate across...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour, at the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 13).
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Laws to Be Amended to Strengthen National Security

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...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13).
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Progress Made in Fighting Crime, Enhancing Public Safety

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...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13).
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Digital Transformation Being Advanced

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,...
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Organisations Urged to Invest in Cybersecurity

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....
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Technology at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Technology Branch, Leonardo Brown (left), greets students after delivering a public lecture on the topic ‘The Internet Never Forgets – Manage Your Digital Footprints’. The lecture was conducted during the launch of Digicel Foundation’s Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme at the University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 11). The programme, which was launched on Safer Internet Day, is slated to run for one year and is aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility, and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society.
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Digicel Foundation Launches SIT Programme to Promote Online Safety

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...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the CyberSMART Conference at the AC by Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew, on February 11.
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Expansion of CCTV Cameras Continues

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...
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