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In this file photo, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has the attention of security guards from Hawkeye Limited, at a press conference at the Ministry’s head office on Oxford Road on November 8, 2016 to announce a self-contributory health-insurance scheme for security guards through Guardian Life.
In this file photo, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has the attention of security guards from Hawkeye Limited, at a press conference at the Ministry’s head office on Oxford Road on November 8, 2016 to announce a self-contributory health-insurance scheme for security guards through Guardian Life.

Self-Contributory Health-Insurance Scheme for Security Guards

Security guards are to benefit from a self-contributory health-insurance scheme provided through Guardian Life. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, who made the announcement at his Oxford Road offices yesterday (November 9), said that some 23,000 registered security guards...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague

Security Stipulations for Development Coming
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

Jamaicans Urged to Partner with Security Ministry to Create National CCTV System
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (standing, 2nd right), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (right), look on as Senior Forensics Officer, Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, Lysha Reid (seated), demonstrates the new state-of-the-art Scanning Electron Microscope. The equipment, procured by the US Embassy was officially presented to the Institute on Wednesday (November 2). Looking on at left is the Institute’s Chief Forensics Officer, Nicola Baxter.
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (standing, 2nd right), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (right), look on as Senior Forensics Officer, Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, Lysha Reid (seated), demonstrates the new state-of-the-art Scanning Electron Microscope. The equipment, procured by the US Embassy was officially presented to the Institute on Wednesday (November 2). Looking on at left is the Institute’s Chief Forensics Officer, Nicola Baxter.

Jamaica Gets Equipment to Boost Crime Solving
Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, speaking during a day of activities to observe Cyber Security Awareness Day held on October 31 at the Police Officers’ Club, Hope Road, St. Andrew.
Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, speaking during a day of activities to observe Cyber Security Awareness Day held on October 31 at the Police Officers’ Club, Hope Road, St. Andrew.

Victims of Cybercrimes Urged to Report Incidents

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left) and Superintendent of Police, Cedric Allen, view the pre-owned motor cars to be deployed in St. James, at the Elletson Road Police Station, in Kingston, on November 1.
National Security

10 Pre-Owned Police Cars for St. James

Ten of the 200 pre-owned vehicles which the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to receive, have been deployed to St. James. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, inspected the units on November 1 at the Elletson Road Police Station, in Kingston. The Minister pointed out that the procurement of the cars was expedited so that the police can deal...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), in discussion with Executive Director of the National Security Police Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, Jacinth Byles, at the NSPCU’s fifth annual conference on border security, held recently at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
National SecurityTechnology

Technology at Centre of Border Security

The Government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica. Speaking at the National Security Police Coordination Unit (NSPCU) Border Security Seminar, held recently at the National Police College of Jamaica, in St. Catherine, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said protecting the nation’s borders is one of...
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Cybersecurity Consultant, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. (File photo)
National SecurityTechnology

Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31

Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31. The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology will mark the occasion by coordinating visits to primary and secondary schools across the island where presentations will be made to students on the safe use of the Internet. The day is part of Cyber Security Awareness Month activities in October. Head of...
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Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communications Unit, Stephanie Lindsay.
National Security

More than 18,000 Persons Using Stay Alert App

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, is encouraging more persons to download and make use of the crime-fighting and safety software application ‘Stay Alert’. She was speaking on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television programme Issues and Answers recently. She noted that, currently, there are more than 18,000 persons utilising the app. Superintendent...
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Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, and wife of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Mrs. Juliet Holness, receives a warm handshake from Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) His Excellency Nestor Mendez, as she arrives at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC, to participate in the Caribbean Regional Workshop for Parliamentarians and Policymakers on Cybersecurity. The event was held from October 17 to 20. Looking on at centre is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, Marsha Coore-Lobban.
National Security

PHOTOS: Mrs Holness at Cybersecurity Workshop in Washington DC

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, and wife of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Mrs. Juliet Holness, receives a warm handshake from Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) His Excellency Nestor Mendez, as she arrives at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC, to participate in the Caribbean Regional Workshop for Parliamentarians and...
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State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (right); and Executive Director at the National Security Policy Coordination Unit in the Cabinet Office, Jacinth Byles (centre), listen to a point being made by Chief Executive Officer, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Dennis Chung, during the NSPCU’s fifth annual conference on Border Security, at the National Police College of Jamaica on October 20.
National Security

Increased Use of Technology Proposed to Further Safeguard Jamaica’s Borders

Executive Director of the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, Jacinth Byles, has recommended increased use of technology to further safeguard Jamaica’s borders. Among the inputs being proposed are biometric identification, aerial and land-based surveillance and detection, port and shoreline security, and cargo security. She has contended that if law enforcement and other relevant state agencies...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on October 12. At right is newly appointed Press Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Naomi Francis.
National Security

Proceeds of Crime Act to be Amended

Cabinet has given approval for the amendment of a section of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), which will give the Commissioner of Lands the power to take all necessary action for the State to have ownership of seized property. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, today...
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