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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing a recent ceremony to hand over musical instruments to the Irwin High School in St James, under the Ministry’s ‘Liv Gud’ Music, Sports and Technology (MST) programme.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing a recent ceremony to hand over musical instruments to the Irwin High School in St James, under the Ministry’s ‘Liv Gud’ Music, Sports and Technology (MST) programme.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Settle Conflicts Peacefully

Jamaicans are being encouraged to make reasonable attempts to resolve their disputes amicably, rather than resorting to violence. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in reiterating the call, said Jamaica’s crime problem will not...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

House Approves Extension of ZOSOs
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the opening session of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Second Technical Working Group (TWG) Workshop for the development of the National Organised Crime Strategy for Jamaica, at the Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (January 31).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the opening session of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Second Technical Working Group (TWG) Workshop for the development of the National Organised Crime Strategy for Jamaica, at the Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (January 31).

UNODC Lauded for Assisting Countries
Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).

Major Stipulations for Motorcyclists Under New Road Traffic Act and Regulations
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset, at a handover ceremony for 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew, recently. Others examining the devices (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset, at a handover ceremony for 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew, recently. Others examining the devices (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch.

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POCA to be Further Amended

The Government is looking to further amend the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) as part of the legislative framework dealing with money laundering and other financial crimes.  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, gave details while addressing the Financial Investigations Division (FID) conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on February  2. ...
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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the opening ceremony of the Road Traffic Act and Regulations training conference held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Monday (January 30).
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Public Urged to Support Implementation of Road Traffic Act

The public is being implored to support members of the police force as they enforce the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, made the appeal while addressing the opening ceremony of a two-day Road Traffic Act and Regulations training conference at...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset. Also examining the devices is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left). The event was the handover of 750 of the handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch, who demonstrated the features of the devices.
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Phased Implementation of New Road Traffic Act Begins on February 1

Phased implementation of the new Road Traffic Act, 2018 and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 is set to commence on February 1. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in a statement on Monday (January 30), said the legislation aims to better regulate and promote safe use of Jamaica’s roadways. “This, while at the same time, ensuring the safety...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during a policy address on the financial sector regulation held on Monday (January 23) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.
National Security

FBI to Assist SSL Fraud Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been called in to assist local authorities in the fraud probe at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure during a policy address on the financial sector regulation held on Monday (January 23), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), greets Director of Operations, Guardsman Group, Commander George Overton, during security industry stakeholder meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on January 19. At left is security officer attached to King Alarm Limited, Kayal Reid.
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Government Moves to Change Status of Security Guards

The Government is taking steps to modify the status of security guards providing services within the public sector, from independent contract workers to standard employees. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says this is intended to better position them to access the full benefits of entitlements under the law. This, he pointed out, by...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset. Event was the handover of 750 TTMS handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), today (January 19), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew. Also examining the devices (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch, who demonstrated the use of the devices.
National Security

JCF Gets TTMS Handsets and Handheld Printers for Ticketing System

The Ministry of National Security has handed over 750 Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This is the first instalment of devices towards nationwide implementation of the fully digitised ticketing system. The ceremony was held today (January 19), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew....
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