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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing an emergency press conference held on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing an emergency press conference held on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Surveillance Cameras to Be Installed in Correctional Facilities

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says surveillance cameras are to be installed in correctional facilities. He made the disclosure during an emergency press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), addresses residents of the Cherry Tree Lane community in Clarendon, on August 12.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), addresses residents of the Cherry Tree Lane community in Clarendon, on August 12.

Legislation Dealing with Firearm Offences to Be Reviewed and Strengthened
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses an emergency press conference, held today (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses an emergency press conference, held today (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston.

Curfews in Central and Southern Clarendon and Southern and Northern St. Catherine
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing an emergency press conference on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing an emergency press conference on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Condemns Gun Attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) choir perform during the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency’s (MOCA) 10th anniversary commemorative service at Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew on Sunday (August 11), which launched activities to mark the occasion.
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) choir perform during the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency’s (MOCA) 10th anniversary commemorative service at Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew on Sunday (August 11), which launched activities to mark the occasion.

MOCA 10th Anniversary Church Service – Photos Only

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Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake addresses the recent handover of 40 new vehicles to the police, valued over $313 million, held recently at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, in St. Andrew.
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JCF Reports Drop In Road Fatalities

KINGSTON, Aug. 4 (JIS):  The Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting a decrease in the number of road fatalities across the island.  Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake explained that in March 2024, there was an increase in road fatalities, where the country recorded 38 deaths, which represented a 27 per cent increase, compared to March 2023.  He said this demanded...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), hands over keys to 40 new vehicles, valued over $313 million, to Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, at a handover ceremony, held on July 31 at the Office of the Commissioner in St. Andrew.
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JCF Gets Additional 40 Vehicles

The Government has provided the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with 40 additional vehicles, at a cost of over $313 million. They include 20 Mitsubishi L200 pickups; seven Toyota Hilux pickups; and 10 Kia Sorento Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who handed over the keys to the JCF at the Office of the Commissioner...
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Head of the Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit (A-TIP), at the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch within the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on July 29.
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Whatsapp Number to Report Suspicious Activities of Trafficking in Persons

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has created a WhatsApp number – (876) 224-2629 – for persons who wish to easily report suspicious activities that may be considered to be trafficking in persons. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on July 29, Head of the Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit at the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch within...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), aboard the newly commissioned His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Marcus Garvey, following a commissioning ceremony on July 30 at Port Royal pier.
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Jamaica Defence Force Commissions Another Vessel

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has named and commissioned Jamaica’s latest maritime asset – His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Marcus Garvey. The vessel, a Damen 5009 offshore patrol vessel, is the sixth and final in the current contract with Damen Shipyards, and represents another layer in the country’s maritime security capacity. Speaking at the ceremony on July 30 at the...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right), engages with (from left) National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) Region 5 Vice President, Anna-Ruth Parchment; Founder and Executive Director of the Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE), Germaine Barrett; media personality, Empress Golding; and Vice President of the NSSC for Region 3, Oshane Hall. Occasion was the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NAFATIP) Youth Symposium held at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in Kingston on Tuesday (July 30).
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Gov’t Implementing Framework to Protect Child Victims of Human Trafficking

The Ministry of National Security is currently implementing the National Referral Mechanism Framework for interviewing child victims of human trafficking and witnesses. State Minister, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, said the framework uses a child-friendly approach during the investigation process to avoid retraumatising victims. “That is very important because so often... you are interviewing children and they are traumatised all over again....
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Head of the Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit at the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on July 29.
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Jamaicans Urged to Be Aware of Human Trafficking Signs

Persons are being encouraged to look out for the various signs of human trafficking. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on July 29, Head of the Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit at the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon, pointed out that many persons are unaware that they...
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