Persons will find an engaging and interactive platform when they visit the new website of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). The website, which is now up and running, was launched today (September 6), after being out of operation since 2009. The PCOA is the body tasked with overseeing the Jamaica Constabulary Force with timely and effective monitoring processes, driving...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), interacts with Jamaica’s High Commissioner-designate to Canada, Marsha Coore-Lobban, during her courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on Tuesday (August 29).

Information shared on the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency’s (PICA) online immigration form portal will be secure. This is the assurance given by PICA to travellers to Jamaica, who must fill out the immigration form online, beginning September 1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PICA, Andrew Wynter, told a JIS Think Tank on August 30, that the data will be...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be providing assistance to travellers who may have challenges filling out the online immigration form. Effective September 1, persons travelling to Jamaica, whether a resident or visitor, will be required to complete the immigration form online, replacing the existing paper document. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PICA, Andrew Wynter, told a JIS...

Beginning September 1, 2023, travellers coming to Jamaica will be mandated to fill out the immigration form online. The online form will replace the paper document that is issued to travellers on airlines. The Immigration/Customs (C5) Form is an entry requirement for persons travelling to the island, whether they are residents in Jamaica or visiting. The full rollout of the...

As September ushers in the back-to-school season, the streets will once again teem with the vibrant presence of young learners journeying to and from their educational havens. Amidst the palpable excitement and eagerness to resume classes, it's imperative to recognize the potential hazards that come with travel on the roads. An earnest call resonates for parents and children alike, urging...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has deployed additional members of its Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) in major town centres to manage back-to-school shopping. A member of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Network, Corporal Kayla Keane, told JIS News that the police will be on hand to maintain order. “During this time, a larger number of police officers from...