Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the upcoming gun amnesty will, in no way, impede the police from carrying out their regular duties. The Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) (Firearms Amnesty) Order, 2022, which will facilitate the amnesty, was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 1). The amnesty, which runs from Saturday, November 5,...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 1) approved an Order that will facilitate a gun amnesty slated to run from Saturday, November 5, until midnight Saturday, November 19. The Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) (Firearms Amnesty) Order 2022, was moved by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Dr. Chang had signalled his intention to declare a firearms...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is to introduce a new customer relationship management system as part of several planned upgrades to streamline the services of the agency. Chief Executive Officer, PICA, Andrew Wynter, said the project is part of the agency’s mandate to strengthen Jamaica’s relationship with the diaspora. “We are looking at ways to leverage technology that...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), greets Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff member, Gregory Baker (third left), at the DCS Staff Awards and Recognition Ceremony, held on October 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are: Andrea Duncan, Michelle Stobbs, and Avis Walker.

Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, says the agency is putting measures in place to improve and enhance its services to the diaspora. “We will be implementing several initiatives aimed at assisting the diaspora as it relates to having a smoother process in applying for passports and citizenship by descent. These initiatives will...

Well-thinking Jamaicans are being encouraged to play their part in stemming lawlessness across the country. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the appeal, said this is imperative, as crime and violence are making the job of marketing Jamaica as an ideal visitor and investment destination a difficult one. “This confidence that we are seeing in business, is being deeply...

Members of the Senate have condemned the killing of two policemen by gunmen over the last seven days and have extended condolences to their families and colleagues at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).  The slain policemen are Constable Brian Martin of the St. Andrew Central Police Division, and Corporal Oliver Mullings who was attached to the Kingston Western Police Division. ...