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Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, delivers remarks during Monday’s (December 4) citizenship ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, delivers remarks during Monday’s (December 4) citizenship ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Additional 33 Persons Granted Jamaican Citizenship

Thirty-three additional persons from 12 countries have been granted Jamaican citizenship by the Government. They were presented with documents formalising their status by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). This took place during a citizenship ceremony at The Jamaica...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), along with (from left) Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey, at the handover of 74 new bikes, valued at $63.913 million, to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), along with (from left) Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey, at the handover of 74 new bikes, valued at $63.913 million, to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.

Police Going After Criminals This Christmas
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left) and Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gary McKenzie (right) lead a team from the Jamaica Constabulary Force in riding some of the motorbikes received during a handover ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left) and Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gary McKenzie (right) lead a team from the Jamaica Constabulary Force in riding some of the motorbikes received during a handover ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.

PSTEB Gets 74 New Bikes
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is shown several of the 74 new motorcycles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), during Friday’s (December 1) handover ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s Office in Kingston. Others (from left, background) are Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey and Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is shown several of the 74 new motorcycles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), during Friday’s (December 1) handover ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s Office in Kingston. Others (from left, background) are Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey and Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie

Quick Action by JCF Response Teams Net Significant Outcomes
Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, delivers the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, at a graduation ceremony held at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St. Andrew today (November 30).
Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, delivers the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, at a graduation ceremony held at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St. Andrew today (November 30).

Women Graduate at South Camp Adult Correctional Centre

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CybersecurityInformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Data Protection Act Takes Effect Today

The new Data Protection Act comes into effect today (Dec. 1), providing greater safeguards for the handling of the personal information of Jamaicans held in physical or electronic form. The legislation, which was passed in 2020, is poised to transform the way organisations manage personal data, including the collection, storage, utilisation, disclosure, and disposal. Entities, particularly those that process personal...
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Pictured is His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley. The naming and commissioning ceremony was held at the Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston on November 29. It is the latest addition to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) fleet.
National Security

JDF Gets New Offshore Patrol Vessel

Jamaica’s maritime security and blue economy received a further boost with the naming and commissioning into service of a new offshore patrol vessel, His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley. It is the latest addition to the fleet of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and will be employed in fulfilling the traditional roles of the 1st District JDF Coast Guard....
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New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables perform a march past at the passing out parade held on Wednesday (November 29), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
National Security

New Constables Urged to Apply Training

New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables are being urged to call on their training as they undertake the task of serving and protecting the people of Jamaica. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who made the call while addressing a passing out parade at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday...
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Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
National Security

Mocho to Get Modern Police Station

Residents of Mocho and surrounding communities in Clarendon North Central are to benefit from the establishment of a modern police station. The facility will increase the safety and security of citizens, while improving the work conditions of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) members. Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during his...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, presents a citation to former member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Vice President Compliance, Caribbean Central, Scotia Bank, Naadia White, during the JCF’s Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct awards ceremony, held on the grounds of the Police Officers’ Club on November 23.
National Security

JCF Members Recognised for Exemplary Service

A total of 152 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been recognised for their exemplary conduct and years of long service. During the JCF Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct awards ceremony, held on the grounds of the Police Officers’ Club on November 23, medals were presented to the recipients by Commissioner of Police, Major...
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Board Member of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Pastor Glen Samuels (right), presents a cheque to Sub-Officer in Charge of the Bluefields Police Station in Westmoreland, Sergeant Monique Leslie-Hamilton (left), and second in command, Corporal Rupert Dixon. The occasion was the PCOA’s Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Area One Awards ceremony, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (November 22). Bluefields received the award for Top Police Station in the division.
National Security

Gov’t Spending $500m to Upgrade Police Facilities in 2024/25

The Government will be investing approximately $500 million for the upgrading of police facilities in fiscal year 2024/25. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, who indicated that the Ministry will be undertaking major infrastructure renovations and repair projects during the period. She added that the Ministry continues to partner with...
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Male Passenger Arrested for Ganja Possession at NMIA, Marijuana-Laced Edibles Concealed in Luggage

An American citizen was detained by Customs Officers at the Norman Manley International Airport, and subsequently arrested by law enforcement officers, on Tuesday (Nov. 21) for attempting to smuggle an undisclosed quantity of ganja into the country. The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending ongoing investigations, was also found in possession of a large quantity of laced edibles concealed...
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