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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 6).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 6).

Nominees for Sexual Harassment Tribunal to Be Taken to Cabinet February 12

The final fit and proper report from the Ministry of National Security on the nominees for the Sexual Harassment Tribunal has been received and will be taken to the Cabinet on Monday (February 12) for consideration and approval. Minister of...
Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses the launch of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Wellness Committee Health Fair at the St. Catherine Sports Club on February 6.
Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses the launch of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Wellness Committee Health Fair at the St. Catherine Sports Club on February 6.

PHOTOS: Launch of the DCS Wellness Committee Health Fair
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), participates in the ceremony for the listing of Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) on the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE), at the offices of the Jamaica Stock Exchange in downtown Kingston on February 6. Also taking part (from left) are Chairman, JSSE, Professor Neville Ying; Co-Chair, Project STAR, Keith Duncan; and Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), participates in the ceremony for the listing of Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) on the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE), at the offices of the Jamaica Stock Exchange in downtown Kingston on February 6. Also taking part (from left) are Chairman, JSSE, Professor Neville Ying; Co-Chair, Project STAR, Keith Duncan; and Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest.

Project STAR Listed on Jamaica Social Stock Exchange
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at a Passing-Out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony held on June 9, 2023,  at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at a Passing-Out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony held on June 9, 2023,  at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

JCF to Meet 14,000-Member Quota This Year
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects police recruits at the passing out parade held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, on January 31.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects police recruits at the passing out parade held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, on January 31.

JCF One of the Most Advanced and Modern Police Forces in Hemisphere – Dr. Chang

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Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Howard Chambers.
National SecurityYouth

Cadet Corps Providing Positive Engagement for Spanish Town Youth

The St. Catherine North Cadet Corps is positivity impacting the lives of youngsters in Spanish Town. Senior Superintendent (SSP) of Police Howard Chambers, who heads the St. Catherine Police Division, said the unit comprises students, who are recommended by principals and guidance counsellors. They are equipped with discipline, leadership and life skills training for their personal development and to transform...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Chairman of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), Professor Elizabeth Ward (second right) during the closing-out ceremony for the review of the technical assistance to the Citizen Security Plan (CSP), at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters on January 25. Sharing in the moment (from left) are International Aid/Programme Manager Cooperation Section, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Luca Lo Conte and Violence Prevention and Citizen Security Expert, Heather Sutton.
Foreign AffairsNational Security

Citizen Security Plan Provides Holistic Approach to Crime Reduction – Minister Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the holistic approach to crime reduction being undertaken through the Citizen Security Plan (CSP) is crucial in addressing social issues and transforming lives.  He said the work carried out under the initiative will impact families and communities, improve public order and build safer communities.   Dr. Chang was...
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Data protection has become increasingly important given the growing connectedness of the world.
Cybersecurity

Vigilance and Awareness First Lines of Defence in Data Protection

Jamaicans are being urged to be vigilant when navigating the digital space as the growing connectedness of the world continues to create privacy challenges. Chief Technical Director (CTD) in the Information and Communications Technology Division in the Office of the Prime Minister, Wahkeen Murray, in making the call said that “vigilance and awareness are our first lines of defence in...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (fourth left), hands over a drum to Flanker Primary School Student, Ravena Palmer and Principal, Collette Barnes, at the school, in Montego Bay,  St. James, on January 25.  Also sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Vernon Ellis; United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative, Dr. Jay Singh; United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry;  Deputy Superintendent of Police, Angela McIntosh-Gayle,  and Superintendent Eron Samuels.
National SecurityYouth

Government Commits to Invest Resources to Divert Young People Away from Crime – State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government is committed to investing resources and partnering with international agencies to divert young people away from crime. Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn, who was speaking at the handover ceremony for musical equipment to Flanker Primary School, Montego Bay, St. James, on January 25, said the commitment is a...
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National Security Minister,  Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, shake hands during the handover of 30 L-200 pickup trucks on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston. The units, which were handed over by the Ministry of National Security, are valued at more than $230 million.
National Security

JCF Gets 30 New Service Vehicles

The fleet of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been expanded with the addition of 30 new service vehicles, handed over by the Ministry of National Security on January 19. The L-200 pickup trucks, valued at $230 million, were presented at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston. An additional 16 Hilux pickup trucks and four Hiace buses,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.
EducationNational SecurityYouth

Gov’t Will Continue Investing in Jamaica’s National Security Architecture – Prime Minister Holness

The Government will continue to make strategic investments in Jamaica’s national security architecture, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a session with sixth-form students and teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville on January 12, Mr. Holness noted that since 2016, the Government has increased its investment in national security threefold. He said investments have been...
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: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Founder of Power of Faith Ministries International Inc. Miracle Cathedral, Apostle Dr. Delford Davis (left), upon his arrival at Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine, for the fourth annual National Day of Prayer ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ service on January 3. Looking on (from second left) are Chair, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Chair, Jamaica Pentecostal Union, Reverend Dr. Elaine McCarthy; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
National SecurityPrime Minister

Prime Minister Calls for United Effort to Tackle Violence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for a united effort to reduce violence in society, particularly interpersonal conflicts, which could result in murders. “When we analyse the murder statistics, you know what we find? Gang murders have gone down but interpersonal crime resulting in murder is going up. It tells a story that personal conflict is resulting...
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