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Major Uptick in Use of Online C5 Form

Usage of the online immigration and customs declaration (C5) form has seen a major uptick, thanks to the promotional efforts of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). In September 2023, it became mandatory for persons returning to the island...

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

Head of the Guanaboa Vale Police, Sergeant Navelette Davis-Leachman (left); office attendant at the station, Glacier Maxwell (right), along with other officers from the station, interact with resident of the St. Catherine-based Rock of Hope Residential Manor, James Mitchell (seated), on Labour Day (May 2023).

Guanaboa Vale Police Refurbish Residential Home on Labour Day

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.

Gov’t Ensuring Promotions From JCF Ranks

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Minister Chang Pushes for Strong School Leadership

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

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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...

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...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets Resident Coordinator of the United Nations, Dennis Zulu, during his courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Wednesday (May 15).

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PHOTOS: Minister Chang Receives Courtesy Call from UN Resident Coordinator

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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Technology Driving Ongoing Transformation of JCF’s Operational Efficiency

Several technology projects executed by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) over the last five years have served to significantly bolster the ongoing transformation of the organisation’s operational efficiency. These include establishing the Technology Branch, headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, to manage the entire technological transformation process within the JCF, working in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security,...

2 years ago National Security

Significant Work Completed on 14 Police Stations under Project ‘ROC’

Work has, to date, been completed on 14 new and fully rehabilitated police stations since the commencement of Project ‘Rebuild, Overhaul and Construct’ (ROC). These are located in Shady Grove, Port Antonio, Buff Bay, Olympic Gardens, Mount Salem, Spring Hill, Franklyn Town, Adelphi, Lionel Town, Four Paths, Denham Town, Moneague, Bog Walk, and Hopewell. This was disclosed by Minister of...

2 years ago National SecuritySectoral Debate 2024/25

Steady Decline in Severe Violence – Minister Chang

There has been a steady decline in severe violence since November 2023, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. “For the six-month period, November 2023 to April 2024, we have seen a 24 per cent decline in the homicide rate, when compared with the preceding six-month period,” Dr. Chang stated. He was making his contribution to the 2024/25...