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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths, on his arrival at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew on May 30, for the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting. At right is 1st Vice President, JCSA, Clarence Frater.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths, on his arrival at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew on May 30, for the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting. At right is 1st Vice President, JCSA, Clarence Frater.

Government Will Continue To Make Strategic Investments In National Security

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue to make strategic investments in the country’s national security. Addressing the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park in St. Andrew, on May...
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Apply for Jamaican Citizenship for Children Born Overseas
Persons travelling to Jamaica are required to fill out the online Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) Form.
Persons travelling to Jamaica are required to fill out the online Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) Form.

Travellers Urged to Complete C5 Form Before Arrival
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Logo.
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Logo.

Major Uptick in Use of Online C5 Form
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), looks on as Head Boy at Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, Acado Brown (second left), strums an electric guitar that was among several musical instruments she handed over to the institution during a brief ceremony on Monday (May 27). Others (from left) are Old Harbour High student, Tevin Scott, and Principal, Lynton Weir.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), looks on as Head Boy at Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, Acado Brown (second left), strums an electric guitar that was among several musical instruments she handed over to the institution during a brief ceremony on Monday (May 27). Others (from left) are Old Harbour High student, Tevin Scott, and Principal, Lynton Weir.

PHOTOS: State Minister Cuthbert Flynn Hands over Musical Instruments to Old Harbour High School

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Stakeholders in attendance at the 81st annual Jamaica Police Federation Conference, which was held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on May 21.
National Security

Gov’t Ensuring Promotions From JCF Ranks

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is taking steps to ensure that high-ranking members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), including the Commissioner, are promoted from within the organisation’s ranks.   Dr. Chang was addressing the 81st annual Jamaica Police Federation’s Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on Tuesday (May...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
National Security

Minister Chang Pushes for Strong School Leadership

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has highlighted the importance of effective school leadership in addressing violence and other challenges. “As we go forward, especially in the very difficult schools, we have to look carefully at the leadership,” he said. “From the chairman to the critical support staff… we are going to have to...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthert-Flynn (second right), engages in a discussion with (from left) Pro-Vice Chancellor Global Affairs, University of the West Indies, Sandrea Maynard; Children
National Security

Multisector Collaboration Needed against Human Trafficking – Cuthbert-Flynn

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says a multisectoral approach is critical in the fight against human trafficking. She said that no individual, agency or organisation can effectively combat the scourge on its own. “We don’t stand alone; multisector cooperation is imperative given the complex nature of the crime, whether internal or international. Countries...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (May 16) meeting of the National Road Safety Council. The meeting was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
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Gov’t to Intensify the National Road Safety Public Education Campaign

The Government will be intensifying the national public education campaign on the rules of the road, to reduce the high incidence of motor-vehicle accidents and deaths. Making the announcement following Thursday’s (May 16) meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the campaign will be funded by revenues generated from increased traffic...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 202425 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 14).
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Gov’t Spends $4.6b since Fiscal Year 2016/17 to Bolster JCF’s Mobility

The Government has invested significantly in acquiring vehicles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), with $4.6 billion spent between fiscal years 2016/17 and 2023/24. The acquisitions include SUVs, cars, pickups, buses, and motorcycles, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. “[This has] brought the fleet to a near functional level. We are still not quite where we should...
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