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Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, speaks to JIS News about initiatives to be implemented to improve customer service and reduce waiting time at the entity.
Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, speaks to JIS News about initiatives to be implemented to improve customer service and reduce waiting time at the entity.

PICA Launches Drop Box and Courier Service

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency’s (PICA) has introduced a drop box and courier service at its head office on Constant Spring Road in Kingston. The drop box will facilitate speedier passport renewals by eliminating the need for clients to...
National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), consults with Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter (left), during PICA
National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), consults with Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter (left), during PICA's swearing-in ceremony for 47 foreign nationals who have been granted Jamaican citizenship. The ceremony was held at the Police Officers' Club in St. Andrew on Thursday, December 14. At right is PICA's Director of Citizenship, Carol Hammond.

Amnesty for Persons Living Illegally in Jamaica
National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), listens to Retired Commissioner of Police of the Royal St. Lucia Police Service, Errol Alexander (left), at a graduation ceremony for 18 law enforcement professionals at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on December 8. At centre is Academic Affairs Director at the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC), Amoy Bernard-Morrison.
National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), listens to Retired Commissioner of Police of the Royal St. Lucia Police Service, Errol Alexander (left), at a graduation ceremony for 18 law enforcement professionals at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on December 8. At centre is Academic Affairs Director at the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC), Amoy Bernard-Morrison.

Security Minister Says NIDS will Help to Fight Crime
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

ZOSOs to Be Extended
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness delivered a statement in Parliament on Wednesday (December 6) in which he expressed regret for the pain and loss which occurred during the 2010 West Kingston Operation.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness delivered a statement in Parliament on Wednesday (December 6) in which he expressed regret for the pain and loss which occurred during the 2010 West Kingston Operation.

Gov’t Apologises for 2010 West Kingston Operation

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Select Customs Locations to Be Opened Saturdays Leading to Christmas

Select locations of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will be extending their opening days to include Saturday, December 16 and 23 to accommodate the anticipated seasonal rush. Speaking with JIS News, Manager, Marine Wharves at the JCA, Alicia Christian Scott said while Customs House will be open on both Saturdays, persons using other warehouses should check to ensure the relevant...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
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DART Returns from Dominica

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which was deployed to Dominica in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, has returned to the island, having assisted with rebuilding operations in that country. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 5). The team was...
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Principal Director for Field Services at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson second left), interacts with students of the White Marl Primary School in St. Catherine at the launch of the LASCO-sponsored Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) at the institution on December 5. Others (from left) are Principal of the school, Othense Davy; REAP Director, Stephen Newland, and LASCO Brand Manager, Kelia-Gaye Dunbar.
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Teach Children to become Environmental Ambassadors

A call has been made for children to be cultured into becoming environmental ambassadors as one means of addressing climate change. Principal Director for Field Services at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson, said students can play a key role as stewards of the environment by keeping their space clean, recycling plastics and planting trees. “We, as parents,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, makes a point while addressing the House of Representatives on December 5.
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119 Vehicles for JCF Before Christmas

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Ministry is going through the procurement process to provide 119 vehicles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) before Christmas. In a Statement to the House of Representatives on December 5, the Minister pointed out that since 2016, the Government has secured and delivered 160 pre-owned and new vehicles and repaired and...
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Assistant Director of Interpol’s Fugitive Investigative Support Sub-directorate, Ioannis Kokkinis, speaks to JIS News at the 7th Operational Global Symposium on Fugitives, which is being held in Montego Bay from December 5-8.
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Global Symposium on Fugitives in Mobay

More than 120 Fugitive Investigators from across the world have gathered in Montego Bay for the 7th Operational Global Symposium on Fugitives, which is being held from December 5 to 8. The conference is being staged by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), in collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Interpol is the world’s largest international police organisation and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (sixth left, front row) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (seventh left), at the youth forum recently held by the Youth Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security and the University of the West Indies’ Department of Government, in Kingston. At left is Head of the Department of Government at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Dr. Lloyd Waller; to Miss Grange’s left is Head of the Community Security and Safety Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police, Steve McGregor; and at third right is Programme Director at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Yuri Peschkov.
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Young Persons Urged to Speak Out on Issues

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging young persons to speak out on issues affecting the country. Senator Charles Jr., who is also Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee of the Jamaica National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was speaking at a recent youth...
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