Twenty-four persons have been granted Jamaican citizenship by the Government. They were presented with documents formalising their status by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), during a swearing-in ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew, on March 27. Welcoming the 24 new Jamaican citizens, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PICA, Andrew Wynter, encouraged them to play their...

The Government has spent approximately $9.7 billion on capital investments in national security over the last eight years. Making his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives recently, Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the sum is an increase over the approximately $3.2 billion spent over the eight-year period prior to 2016. “We...

The Ministry of National Security will be partnering with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to look at the number of suicides and domestic violence cases that have occurred since the onset of the pandemic. National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said there has been an uptick in both domestic violence and suicides since COVID-19. “We need to pull...

Eleven new motor vehicles have been added to the fleet of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) as part of measures to bolster the operational capacity of the entity. The units were acquired at a total cost of $84.5 million and include four sport utility vehicles (SUVs), two pick-up vans, one truck, one panel van, and three mini vans. They...

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre) inspects graduates of the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2022/01 during the Passing Out Parade on Friday (March 17) at Up Park Camp, Kingston. He is accompanied by Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Capt. Easton Douglas (left), and and Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A. P. Henry.

The Government will continue to strengthen the country’s legislative framework under Plan Secure Jamaica. Plan Secure Jamaica provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling crime and ensuring a safe and secure society. Making his contribution in the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 16, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Enhanced Security...

The National Commission for Violence Prevention is now developing a 10-year evidence-based National Action Plan, with recommendations for legislative changes and institutional building. The Plan will also include governance and best practices around a full national mobilisation to control and reduce violence as a feature of the society. Making his budget presentation in the House of Representatives on March 16,...