Adjustment has been made to the promotion policy of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) with movement of officers up the ranks now based on performance. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, said that the new policy, which is in effect, will ensure that the hard work of correctional officers is met with the...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is aware of public comments regarding delays in the clearance of goods by couriers and shipping companies and would like to reassure the public that our processes are operating optimally at all ports. The Agency is committed to its Core Values: Customer-Focused, Accountability, Professionalism, Integrity and Transparency (CAPIT) and to achieve same, it relies on...

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...