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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).
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).

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...
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.
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.

House Approves Joint Select Committee Report on Customs Act
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.
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.

St. Andrew North Police Implements Road Management Initiative
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Meeting of Regional National Security Ministers Under Way
President, National Neighbourhood Watch Movement, Dr Asha Mwendo.
President, National Neighbourhood Watch Movement, Dr Asha Mwendo.

National Neighbourhood Watch Movement Being Rebranded

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), is shown new motor vehicles acquired by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), by Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (right). The 59 units were handed over during a brief ceremony on the grounds of the Office of the Police Commissioner, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew, on Friday (September 30). Accompanying them (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Courtney Williams; and Deputy Police Commissioners, Dr. Kevin Blake (partly hidden), and Fitz Bailey.
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JCF’s Mobility Further Bolstered with New Vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) mobility has been further bolstered, following the handover of 59 vehicles for the organisation’s fleet on Friday (September 30). The presentation was made during a brief handover ceremony on the grounds of the Office of the Police Commissioner on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew. The fit-for-purpose units, comprising 12 Mitsubishi Outlanders, 12 Kia Sorento...
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Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the ‘Step Out and Strive’ graduation ceremony for inmates of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre who completed a personal development rehabilitation programme. The event was held on Thursday (September 29), at the institution’s Spanish Town location.
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PHOTOS: ‘Step Out and Strive’ Graduation Ceremony

Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the ‘Step Out and Strive’ graduation ceremony for inmates of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre who completed a personal development rehabilitation programme. The event was held on Thursday (September 29), at the institution’s Spanish Town location.
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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCirt), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on September 28.
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JACIRT Invites Participation in Cybersecurity Awareness Month Activities

The Jamaica Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) is inviting participation in its activities planned for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Head of JaCIRT, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Godphey Sterling, said that the month-long observance will focus on corporate businesses and public-sector entities. Among areas to be examined are the cyber...
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Policemen Commended for Professionalism and Compassion

Three members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been commended by Massy Distribution Jamaica for the professionalism and compassion shown towards an employee after a traumatic ordeal. The female employee, who is a member of the company’s warehouse team, was visibly distressed when she went to the Constant Spring Police Station after being held help up and robbed while...
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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCirt), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on September 28.
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Companies Urged to Strengthen Cybersecurity Measures

Companies in the private and public sectors are being urged to strengthen existing cybersecurity measures, to safeguard against evolving cyber threats and risks. The appeal comes from Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Godphey Sterling, who was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on September 28. “We are seeing a whole...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 27.
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House Approves Amendments to New Firearms Bill by the Senate

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27), approved the amendments made to the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, by the Senate. The Bill establishes a dual regime, distinguishing between prohibited weapons or unregulated firearms and activities connected thereto, and firearms that are duly authorised or registered. In his remarks, Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,...
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