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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on September 6. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on September 6. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

House Approves Extension of ZOSOS

The House of Representatives has approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August...
Chair, National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right), converses with (from left) Political and Regional Team Lead, and NATFATIP Representative, United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, Scott Winton, and Project Director, Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact (CPC) Project, Nasolo Thompson. Occasion was the closing out ceremony for Winrock International’s Trafficking in Persons Project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 19). Winrock International is a US-based nonprofit organisation that works with people around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment.
Chair, National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right), converses with (from left) Political and Regional Team Lead, and NATFATIP Representative, United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, Scott Winton, and Project Director, Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact (CPC) Project, Nasolo Thompson. Occasion was the closing out ceremony for Winrock International’s Trafficking in Persons Project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 19). Winrock International is a US-based nonprofit organisation that works with people around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment.

PHOTOS: Closing Out Ceremony for Winrock Int’l’s Trafficking in Persons Project
Staff of the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) (at right) respond to queries from Jadieve Robinson from Hawkeye security, during the agency’s mobile registration unit stop at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday ( October 12).
Staff of the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) (at right) respond to queries from Jadieve Robinson from Hawkeye security, during the agency’s mobile registration unit stop at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday ( October 12).

Mobile Registration Unit Moving Security Operators into the Formal Sector
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis.

MP Calls on Constituents not to Shield Criminals
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is greeted by Director General of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Colonel Desmond Edwards. Occasion was the launch of the agency’s Polygraph Examiners course at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Monday (October 10).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is greeted by Director General of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Colonel Desmond Edwards. Occasion was the launch of the agency’s Polygraph Examiners course at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Monday (October 10).

Gov’t Strengthening Integrity Assurance

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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCirt), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Cybersecurity

Businesses Encouraged to Report Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

As the Government continues to build resilience in the country’s cyber ecosystem, local businesses are being encouraged to report security vulnerabilities within their organisations. Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lt. Col. Godphey Sterling, made the appeal while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. He said that such reports will better help in tackling...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), addresses the 24th meeting of the Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) at Ocean Coral Spring in Trelawny on Thursday (October 6). Looking on is Assistant Secretary-General of CARICOM, Alison Drayton.
National Security

Dr. Chang Urges Renewed Focus by CARICOM on Tackling Trafficking in Persons and Firearms

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has called for renewed focus by CARICOM Member States on combatting the scourges of human trafficking and the illicit firearms trade. He said that while these crimes are not the only threats facing the region, they facilitate other criminal activities, which jeopardise the peace and security of the region. “The issue of...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (third left), and Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Masatoshi Akimoto (left), prepare for a ride aboard the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat, which has been donated to Jamaica under the Government of Japan’s Grant Aid Programme. Joining them are Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (second right) and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (foreground). The handover ceremony for the boat was held at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Marine Headquarters in Kingston, on Wednesday (October 5).
National Security

Jamaica’s Maritime Security Capabilities Bolstered

The country’s maritime security capabilities have been bolstered with the acquisition of a marine vessel for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat was handed over by Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Masatoshi Akimoto, during a ceremony at the JCF’s Marine Headquarters in Kingston, on Wednesday (October 5). The vessel is one of six being...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing the House of Representatives on October 4 where he provided an update on the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee (JSC) on the Customs Act, 2020.
National SecurityParliament

House Approves Joint Select Committee Report on Customs Act

Debate on the Customs Act, 2020 is expected to begin shortly, following the House of Representatives’ approval of the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee (JSC) on Tuesday (Oct. 4). The report outlines the recommended changes to the Bill, following the review and deliberations of the Committee. The Customs Act, 2020 will repeal and replace the current 1941...
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Head of the St. Andrew North Police Division, Superintendent Shericka Service (right), checks the documents of a public passenger vehicle operator, while on a road management drive in the Red Hills Road area.
National Security

St. Andrew North Police Implements Road Management Initiative

The St. Andrew North Police says its road management initiative, implemented a week ago to curb indiscipline on the roadways, will be ongoing. Head of the Division, Superintendent Shericka Service, said that the disregard of the road rules by many drivers has caused traffic congestion, resulting in unnecessary delays. “The full extent of the law is being enforced and while...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
National Security

Meeting of Regional National Security Ministers Under Way

The 24th meeting of CARICOM’s Council of Ministers of National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) is now under way at the Ocean Eden Bay Hotel in Trelawny. It is the first time that Jamaica is hosting the regional meeting, which is being attended by Ministers and Police Commissioners from across the region. CONSLE is responsible for the coordination of the...
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President, National Neighbourhood Watch Movement, Dr Asha Mwendo.
CommunityNational Security

National Neighbourhood Watch Movement Being Rebranded

The National Neighbourhood Watch (NNWM) is being rebranded, with a view to revamping its operations and image within communities islandwide. President, Dr. Asha Mwendo, told JIS News that the organisation, which traditionally assumes responsibility for formulating and executing safety and security operations in formal communities, has, over the years, digressed from these core engagements. “Essentially, the Watches have become appendages...
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