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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.
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.

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...
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit will begin their month-long Cross Country Tour on February 11.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit will begin their month-long Cross Country Tour on February 11.

Domestic Violence Intervention Unit of JCF Begins Cross-Country Tour Feb. 11
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

Prime Minister Urges Adherence by Jamaicans Overseas to the Laws of Countries Where They Reside
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Security Council Seminar held on Thursday (February 6) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Security Council Seminar held on Thursday (February 6) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

All Ports to Be Equipped with Scanners
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

Jamaica and the United States to Establish a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement

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Senior Director of the Cyber Intelligence Policy and Incident Response Branch, Ministry of National Security, Trezawnah Gordon, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
National Security

Establishment of Working Group Anticipated Outcome of Cybersmart Conference

The Ministry of National Security is looking to establish a working group tasked with addressing cybersecurity and cybercrime. The formation of the multi stakeholder, multisectoral group is one of the anticipated outcomes of the Ministry’s first CyberSmart Conference, which will be held at the AC Hotel in Kingston on February 11 and 12. The two-day event will bring together a...
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The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has implemented a new customer relationship management system to increase efficiency and improve service delivery.
National Security

Improved Service Delivery at PICA Through New Customer Relationship Management System

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) continues to embrace digital transformation by introducing a new customer relationship management system, called REL-M. The system enables customers to track their case from start to finish, access more information about the services of PICA and have their issues resolved faster. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PICA, Garth Williams, told JIS News that...
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Ministry of National Security Policy Analyst, Cyber Security and Intelligence, Jonelle Ramlal (left), and Senior Director, Cyber Intelligence Policy and Incident Response Branch, Trezawnah Gordon, participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (January 30), during which they discussed the upcoming inaugural CyberSmart Conference, slated for February 11-12.
National Security

Inaugural CyberSmart Conference Slated for February 11-12

The Ministry of National Security’s inaugural CyberSmart Conference will be held from February 11 to 12 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. The conference, to be held under the theme ‘Stay Safe in Cyber’, is being staged for members of the business community as well as public-sector entities. Senior Director of the Cyber Intelligence Policy and Incident Response Branch,...
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National Security

Public Urged to Rate Experience at Police Stations

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging members of the public to rate their experiences after accessing services at police stations across the island. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Desmond Brooks, from the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau, said that the JCF is interested in hearing from customers as it continues to make improvements to service delivery. “Some facilities...
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Members of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority pose with Citizen’s Corner Podcast guest, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Desmond Brooks (centre), of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB). The PCOA team (from left) are Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring, Andrew Beaumont; Communications and PR Manager, Karen Cadien; PCOA Chief Executive Officer, Otarah Byfield Nugent; and Legal Counsel, Sheldon Clarke.
National Security

JCF Moves Ahead to Have All Police Stations ISO 9001 Certified

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is moving full speed ahead to have all Police stations across the country ISO 9001certified. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) unites global experts to establish world-class standards and best practices, ensuring quality, consistency, and excellence across industries worldwide. Gaining ISO certification means acquiring the seal of approval for being in compliance with the internationally...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), receives an update on crime fighting in Westmoreland from Commanding Officer of the Division, Superintendent Othneil Dobson, during a visit to the parish on Friday (Jan. 24), to hand over housing units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
National Security

‘Gangs Are Not Your Friends’ – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing to law-abiding citizens in Spanish Town, St. Catherine to not support gangs that have been wreaking havoc on the town.   “There is a sense, and we have seen it displayed publicly, that somehow the gangs are protectors of the community or are your friends. The gangs are not your protectors,...
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