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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers the keynote address at the 26th meeting of the CARICOM standing Committees of Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St James, on Tuesday (May 16).
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers the keynote address at the 26th meeting of the CARICOM standing Committees of Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St James, on Tuesday (May 16).

CARICOM States Urged to Collaborate to Protect Citizens from Illegal Migration Practices

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are being urged to collaborate and develop model legislation and a regional migration policy to protect citizens from illegal migration practices. Making the call, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,...
Logo of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).
Logo of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).

PICA encourages customers to utilize services implemented for greater convenience
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers the keynote address at the 26th meeting of the CARICOM Standing Committees of Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St James, on Tuesday (May 16).
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers the keynote address at the 26th meeting of the CARICOM Standing Committees of Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St James, on Tuesday (May 16).

Dr. Chang Urges Increased Use of Technology to Strengthen Regional Border Security
Chairman of the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC), Lloyd Distant, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should be commended for the improvements that have been made in its recruitment and training programme.
Chairman of the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC), Lloyd Distant, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should be commended for the improvements that have been made in its recruitment and training programme.

CMOC Impressed with Improvements in JCF
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), converses with (from left) the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Major Anthony Lysight; Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) Peter Salkey and Andrew Nish, and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Area One, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Clifford Chambers, during a tour of Crabwood Lane in Hopewell, Hanover, on Saturday (May 13).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), converses with (from left) the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Major Anthony Lysight; Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) Peter Salkey and Andrew Nish, and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Area One, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Clifford Chambers, during a tour of Crabwood Lane in Hopewell, Hanover, on Saturday (May 13).

Residents of St. James Urged to Unite in the Fight Against Crime

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), listens as Forensic Ballistics Expert, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Miguel Bernard (right), outlines details of the science. Also listening are Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left); and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left). The event was the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) ‘Transformations 2023: People, Quality and Technology Expo’, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.
National SecurityTechnology

National Security Framework Buildout Continuing This Year

The national security framework buildout will continue this year with the systematic onboarding of all 170 police facilities for islandwide network interconnectivity.  This was disclosed by Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) ‘Transformations 2023: People, Quality and Technology Expo’, on Thursday (May 11) at the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, looks through a microscope while visiting the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine booth, during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations 2023: People, Quality and Technology Expo’, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston. Among those looking on are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right); Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (second right); Deputy Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey (left); and Forensic Ballistics Expert, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Miguel Bernard (second left).
National SecurityOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Prime Minister Commends JCF for Making Robust Technological Advancements

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being praised for the robust transformation being made by implementing cutting edge technology solutions that are supporting its operations and shaping the future of customer relations.  Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, praised the organisation while delivering the keynote address during Thursday’s (May 11) opening ceremony for the JCF’s inaugural ‘Transformations 2023: People,...
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Commanding Officer, St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Kenneth Chin.
National Security

Murders at Seven-year Low in St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth is experiencing the lowest level of murders over the past seven years, with a 53 per cent decline up to the end of April.  “It is the first we have seen murders at seven up to the end of April, and I continue to applaud the citizens of this parish for treating with their issues in a manner...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is guided through a ‘crime scene’, by Head of the Scene of Crime Training Unit, Detective Sergeant Jerome Hobbs, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations JCF 2023 – People, Quality and Technology’ Expo, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.
National Security

Three-Fold Increase In JCF’s Capital Budget Represents Commitment to National Security – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the three-fold increase in the capital budget of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) over the last eight years represents the Government’s commitment to national security. “We have made a very serious commitment to putting the resources where our [priorities] are,” the Prime Minister emphasised, adding that this is evidenced by the significant...
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A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.
National Security

Police to Increase Presence on St. Thomas Roads

Jolted by the recent spike in fatal collisions, the St. Thomas police have pledged to ramp up their presence on the main roads in the parish, especially as the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) progresses. Speaking today (May 11) at the monthly sitting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of operations, Oniel Thompson,...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (right), addressing journalists during a post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (May 3). Listening is Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
National Security

Gov’t Moving Decisively to Curb Attacks on Cash Management Service Personnel

The Government will be taking immediate decisive steps to curtail the spate of attacks on cash management service providers, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Among the interventions is the appointment of a special multidisciplinary investigation team to be led by a Superintendent of Police, which will focus on gangs targeting cash transfers and automated teller machines...
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