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Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead, shares tips for consumers to follow during the Christmas season, while addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS head office in Kingston. Listening is Senior Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Sephanie Lindsay,
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead, shares tips for consumers to follow during the Christmas season, while addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS head office in Kingston. Listening is Senior Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Sephanie Lindsay,

Citizens Urged to Use Social Media Responsibly

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use social media responsibly as they go about their business this festive season. “Don't put every bit of information on social media because you don't know if somebody is trying to track you down. Do...
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.

Business Operators Must Be Extra Cautious with the Movement of Cash – JCF
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.

Persons Urged to Report Cyber and Fraud-Related Crimes
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, December 14.
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, December 14.

Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution on the Roads This Holiday Season
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on December 14.
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on December 14.

JCF Deploys More Members to Major Town Centres for Yuletide Season

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 12).
National SecurityPress Release

House Approves 180-Day Extension of Seven Zones of Special Operations

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 12), approved a 180-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica, which will all expire on June 25, 2024. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar, in Westmoreland. On November...
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Minister of State at the National Security Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, delivers the keynote address at an Awards and Recognition Ceremony for inmates who participated in the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Summer Programme, held at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre in Spanish Town on December 11.
National Security

Rehabilitation Programmes at DCS Beacons of Hope – State Minister

The rehabilitation programmes at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) stand as “beacons of hope” for incarcerated persons, says Minister of State at the National Security Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Delivering the keynote address at an Awards and Recognition Ceremony for inmates who participated in the DCS’ Summer Programme, held at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre in Spanish Town...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaks in the Senate on Friday (December 8).
CybersecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

New Offences Recommended for Inclusion in Cybercrimes Act

The Joint Select Committee that reviewed the Cybercrimes Act has made several recommendations for the inclusion of new offences under the Act. Some of these include cyber stalking, cyber defamation, cyberthreats, cyberbullying, web jacking, phishing, spoofing, spamming and social engineering. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the...
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National Security

Safety Tips for the Festive Season

The police are advising members of the public to adopt safe practices and be very vigilant as they conduct business and traverse public places throughout this Yuletide season. The police will continue to maintain a strong presence across the island to minimize attacks from criminals. Here are some of the ways in which members of the public can help the...
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Members of the first cohort of the Haitian National Police (HNP) specialised training course, participate in the closing ceremony and presentation of certificates on Friday (Dec. 8) at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine.
National Security

Jamaica Helping to Build Capacity of Haitian Police

The Government of Jamaica is partnering with the Canadian Government to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Haitian National Police (HNP). The first 16-member cohort of the HNP were equipped in security screening interview techniques during a recently concluded one-week course at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ). A second batch of HNP participants are slated to arrive on...
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