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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).

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...

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).

Progress Made in Fighting Crime, Enhancing Public Safety

Digital Transformation Being Advanced

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Organisations Urged to Invest in Cybersecurity

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.

Digicel Foundation Launches SIT Programme to Promote Online Safety

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...

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

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Domestic Violence Intervention Unit of JCF Begins Cross-Country Tour Feb. 11

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit will begin their month-long Cross Country Tour on February 11. The JCF launched the Tour in 2024 as part of its ongoing effort to combat domestic violence and raise awareness across communities. National Domestic Violence Intervention Liaison Officer, JCF, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jacqueline Dillon, told JIS News that the...

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

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Prime Minister Urges Adherence by Jamaicans Overseas to the Laws of Countries Where They Reside

Jamaicans overseas are being encouraged to adhere to the laws governing the countries where they reside. This urging comes from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who was addressing Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. Since the new United States (US) Administration’s inauguration last month, they have been following through...

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.

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All Ports to Be Equipped with Scanners

All ports of entry are to be equipped with scanners as the Government ramps up measures to protect the country’s borders and prevent the flow of illegal weapons into the island. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has been given a directive to ensure the full rollout of the cargo imaging...

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

The Government is to sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement that will establish a legal framework for the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and United States (US) Customs and Border Protection Agency to exchange customs-related information. This Agreement will strengthen both countries’ capacities to safeguard its citizens, borders, national security and vital economic interests. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew...

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

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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...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has implemented a new customer relationship management system to increase efficiency and improve service delivery.

1 year ago National Security and Peace

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...