A total of 28 new immigration officers are now equipped to serve on the nation’s front line of border protection, following their successful completion of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) training programme.  This cohort represents the 19th batch of recruits to graduate from the programme.  They will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Jamaica’s ports of entry, ensuring...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will graduate its 19th batch of Immigration Officers on Thursday, August 14, marking the culmination of a seven-week training programme aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s border protection capabilities. The ceremony will take place at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Up Park Camp, and certificates will be presented to the successful trainees. Acting Director of...

The Green Acres Citizens Association in St. Catherine has welcomed the opening of the new Police Station, noting that it is an opportunity to work closely with the personnel to build relations among communities. According to President, Dr. Vanessa White-Barrow, the facility is strategically located to serve the communities of Green Acres, Kitson Town, Guanaboa Vale, Fairview Park, Ebony Vale,...

The Anchovy community in St. James is now home to a modern and upgraded police station, following the official opening of the $200 million facility by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Tuesday (August 5). The project was executed under the Ministry of National Security’s Project Rebuild, Overhaul and Construct (ROC) initiative with...

A new chapter in modern policing has begun in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, marked by the official opening of a state-of-the-art police station designed to enhance public safety, improve working conditions for officers, and deepen community-police partnerships. Speaking during the official opening of the Stony Hill Police Station on Wednesday (July 30), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairperson of the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, says Jamaica continues to make important strides in the fight against human trafficking. “We have secured 16 convictions, rescued over 130 victims, established safe spaces for children, and we've established an office for independent oversight through the...

Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, has reaffirmed the United States’ strong partnership with Jamaica in combatting human trafficking. Speaking at the inaugural Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CarTIP) Forum at Dreams Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 30, Mr. Matthews highlighted Jamaica’s progress and the shared goal of ending trafficking in...