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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the fourth in a series of Justice of the Peace (JP) sensitisation sessions at the Grand Palladium hotel in Hanover on Friday (Feb. 9).
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the fourth in a series of Justice of the Peace (JP) sensitisation sessions at the Grand Palladium hotel in Hanover on Friday (Feb. 9).

JPs Urged to Play a More Active Role in Stemming Crime and Violence

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has called on Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a more active role in helping to weed out criminal elements and fostering peace and stability in communities. Mr. Chuck, who was addressing Friday’s...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Director of Research, Caribbean Policy Research Institute, Jamaica, Dr. Diana Thorburn (right) during the second staging of the national security seminar at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 7. At centre is Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Director of Research, Caribbean Policy Research Institute, Jamaica, Dr. Diana Thorburn (right) during the second staging of the national security seminar at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 7. At centre is Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.

Closing the Gap Between Crime and Public Perception
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the second staging of a security seminar, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 7.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the second staging of a security seminar, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 7.

Administration Continues to Lobby US to Stem Inflow of Illegal Guns – PM
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
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

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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.
CommerceCommunityFinance & Public ServiceIndustryInvestmentNational Security

Project STAR Listed on Jamaica Social Stock Exchange

Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) is now listed on the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). The JSSE provides a platform to assist social-sector organisations to attract long-term funding to make their projects sustainable. Project STAR is a social and economic transformation programme created by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), in partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force and...
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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.
National Security

JCF to Meet 14,000-Member Quota This Year

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is expected to meet its established quota of 14,000 members this year, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. He told JIS News that with the ongoing recruitment drive, the Force should reach its full complement. “We have been operating for many years below 12,000. This year, we will be at 14,000. We...
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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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