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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, greets graduates of the Department of Correctional Services’ 86th Intake during the Passing Out Parade held on August 15 at the Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, greets graduates of the Department of Correctional Services’ 86th Intake during the Passing Out Parade held on August 15 at the Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

National Security Minister Welcomes 86th Intake of Correctional Officers

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, joined the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in welcoming its 86th Intake of officers during the Passing Out Parade held on August 15 at the Carl Rattray Staff...
Territorial Officer with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Area 3, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Melecia Morrison.
Territorial Officer with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Area 3, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Melecia Morrison.

Parents Urged to Ensure That Students Attend Orientation and Registration Sessions
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chief Immigration Officer, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (fourth left, front row), and Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Garth Williams (third left, front row), share a photo opportunity with the 19th batch of immigration officer graduates of PICA’s training programme. The occasion was Thursday’s (August 14) graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Defence Force Caribbean Military Academy, Up Park Camp, Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chief Immigration Officer, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (fourth left, front row), and Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Garth Williams (third left, front row), share a photo opportunity with the 19th batch of immigration officer graduates of PICA’s training programme. The occasion was Thursday’s (August 14) graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Defence Force Caribbean Military Academy, Up Park Camp, Kingston.

28 New Immigration Officers Join Jamaica’s Border Security Front Line
Director of Immigration Services (Acting) at the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Daneisha Colomathi.
Director of Immigration Services (Acting) at the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Daneisha Colomathi.

Graduation Ceremony for Immigration Officers on August 14
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Karina Powell-Hood, addresses the ceremony for the recent opening of the Green Acres Police Station in St. Catherine.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Karina Powell-Hood, addresses the ceremony for the recent opening of the Green Acres Police Station in St. Catherine.

Green Acres Citizens Association Welcomes Opening of Police Station

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth left), is assisted by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (third left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the newly built state-of-the-art Anchovy Police Station in St. James, on Tuesday (August 5). Looking on (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn; Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; and other stakeholders.
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Anchovy Police Station Officially Opened

The Anchovy community in St. James is now home to a modern and upgraded police station, following the official opening of the $200 million facility by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Tuesday (August 5). The project was executed under the Ministry of National Security’s Project Rebuild, Overhaul and Construct (ROC) initiative with...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, and Acting Superintendent of Police, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Joel Hamilton, share a moment while touring the newly opened Stony Hill Police Station in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 30).
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New Stony Hill Police Station Signals Stronger Community Ties and Enhanced Citizen Safety

A new chapter in modern policing has begun in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, marked by the official opening of a state-of-the-art police station designed to enhance public safety, improve working conditions for officers, and deepen community-police partnerships. Speaking during the official opening of the Stony Hill Police Station on Wednesday (July 30), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security,...
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Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, addresses the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CariTIP) Forum at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 29).
JusticeNational Security

Jamaica Continues to Make Strides in Combatting Human Trafficking

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairperson of the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, says Jamaica continues to make important strides in the fight against human trafficking. “We have secured 16 convictions, rescued over 130 victims, established safe spaces for children, and we've established an office for independent oversight through the...
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Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CariTIP) Forum at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 30).
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US Embassy Official Reaffirms Country’s Strong Partnership with Jamaica in Combatting Human Trafficking

Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, has reaffirmed the United States’ strong partnership with Jamaica in combatting human trafficking. Speaking at the inaugural Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CarTIP) Forum at Dreams Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 30, Mr. Matthews highlighted Jamaica’s progress and the shared goal of ending trafficking in...
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Jamaica is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP).
National Security

Jamaica Commemorates 20th Anniversary of NATFATIP

This year, Jamaica commemorates the 20th anniversary of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), marking two decades of coordinated, multi-agency efforts to combat human trafficking. Key among the commemorative events is a week of activities, from July 27 to August 2, designed to raise public awareness and reinforce Jamaica’s fight against human trafficking. The week, being held...
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Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon, who is assigned to the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, which falls under the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch.
National Security

More Jamaicans Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking

More Jamaicans are taking a stand against human trafficking by calling the National Children’s Registry’s 211 toll-free line to report suspected cases. This encouraging trend was revealed by Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad. The development coincides with the observance of World Day against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (July 30)...
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Director of Inspections at the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Andrew Beaumont, speaks to JIS News about the PCOA’s sensitisation sessions for its upcoming Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition.
National Security

PCOA Commences Sensitisation Sessions for TOPS Competition

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has commenced a series of sensitisation sessions across police divisions in Area 5 as part of preparations for the 2025 Transforming Our Police Services (TOPS) Competition. Director of Inspections at the PCOA, Andrew Beaumont, shared details of the initiative in an interview with JIS News. He noted that the competition, which aims to drive...
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