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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) speaks with residents following a tour of the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine, today (August 19). Some 11 houses were firebombed recently, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. Looking on is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left). The National Solid Waste Management Authority is already undertaking a clean-up exercise in the area.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) speaks with residents following a tour of the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine, today (August 19). Some 11 houses were firebombed recently, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. Looking on is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left). The National Solid Waste Management Authority is already undertaking a clean-up exercise in the area.

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Visits Gregory Park Arson Victims

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), inspects the Officer Cadets at the Initial Officers’ Training Programme (IOTP) Commissioning Parade, held at Up-Park Camp, in St. Andrew, on August 18.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), inspects the Officer Cadets at the Initial Officers’ Training Programme (IOTP) Commissioning Parade, held at Up-Park Camp, in St. Andrew, on August 18.

Officer Cadets Encouraged to Serve with Integrity
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,

Haitians Will Receive Support While Asylum Process Continues – Minister Chang
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Ann Northeastern, Hon. Marsha Smith (centre), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (left) are led on a tour of the new Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, by Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Andrew Wynter. Occasion was the official opening of the facility at 8 Park Avenue, on Friday, August 11.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Ann Northeastern, Hon. Marsha Smith (centre), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (left) are led on a tour of the new Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, by Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Andrew Wynter. Occasion was the official opening of the facility at 8 Park Avenue, on Friday, August 11.

Persons Served by PICA Office in St. Ann Welcome Relocation
Acting Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Superintendent, Eron Samuels.
Acting Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Superintendent, Eron Samuels.

St. James Police Carrying Out 14-Day Operation

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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
Local GovernmentNational Security

JFB Urges Persons Not to Leave Cooking Unattended

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons not to leave cooking unattended, in order to prevent fires. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that within recent years, “cooking left unattended” has been among the causes of fires across the island. He pointed out that the JFB has had cases where persons fall asleep while cooking. Mr. Beckford noted...
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Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, pins the 2022 Medal of Honour for General Service on JDF Private Denton S. during the JDF’s Armed Forces Day presentation ceremony on Monday, July 31 at Up Park Camp in Kingston.
National Security

JDF Members Presented With Medal of Honour for General Service

One hundred members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) were presented with the Medal of Honour for General Service, during the Armed Forces Day presentation ceremony at Up Park Camp in Kingston, today (July 31). The medals were presented by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew...
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Member of the Adult Other Rank of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), Warrant Officer Class One Mikhail Morgan. The JCCF is encouraging persons 18 and older to join its senior division.
National SecurityYouth

Cadet Force Looking for Volunteers

Persons 18 years and older are being encouraged to join the senior division of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) to contribute to the development of young people. Regiment Commander for the Northern Regiment of the JCCF, Lieutenant Col. Nicholas Taylor, told JIS News that the organisation regularly receives applications for volunteers but welcomes more. “Quite a number of adults...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening of the 36th Caribbean Commandants Conference on July 25 at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp, Kingston.
National SecurityYouth

More Young People Urged to Join Cadet Force

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, is touting the cadet force as a valuable institution for character development and is encouraging more young persons to join. She noted that there are more than 4,500 cadets in 125 secondary schools in Jamaica. “The cadet programme provides for them invaluable life skills, instils discipline, teamwork, resilience,...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (left), and Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker (right), display signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate direct access to the information system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) by the JCA. The signing of the MOU took place at the JCA’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (July 25).
National Security

Jamaica Customs Granted Access to Interpol’s Database to Strengthen Border Security

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has gained direct access to the information system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), as it seeks to strengthen Jamaica’s border-protection capabilities. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the undertaking was signed between the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the JCA on Tuesday (July 25). INTERPOL is an independent intergovernmental organisation responsible for...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, gives the keynote address at the Administrator General Department’s (AGD) ‘Securing Your Legacy’ road show at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (July 21).
JusticeNational Security

“Make A Will – Minister Chuck Appeals

Jamaicans are being urged to make a will to prevent family members from fighting over ‘dead leff,’ and to ease the burden on the Administrator General's Department (AGD).  Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in making the appeal, said that the AGD, which is the entity responsible for handling the estates of persons, who die without making a will, is...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (right), presents the Commandant’s Award to Private (NS) R. Richards, for achieving the highest overall average during training. Occasion was the Passing Out Parade for the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2022/02, held on Friday (July 21) at the Polo Grounds, Up Park Camp in Kingston.
National Security

JDF Boosted by 392 New Members

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has welcomed 392 new members, comprising 314 males and 78 females.   The Passing Out Parade for the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2022/02 was held on Friday (July 21), at the Polo Grounds, Up Park Camp in Kingston.       Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, who addressed the ceremony,...
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