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Wreaths Laid in Montego Bay for Fallen Soldiers

Some 20 retired veterans of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) affiliated with the Montego Bay branch of the Jamaica Legion and officials of the city laid floral tributes on Friday (November 11) in memory of soldiers who fought in the two...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, tour the Frontier Property for the construction of the Port Maria Police Station in St. Mary, on November 9. At centre is Chief Executive Officer, St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Ethlyn Douglas.

Minister Chang Tours Frontier Property

Murders Trending Down in Westmoreland

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) begin two days of rehearsals at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 8), ahead of the Remembrance Day Parade at the Park on Friday (November 11, 2022). The Parade is in remembrance and honour of military personnel who died in service to the country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

PHOTOS: Soldiers Prepare for Remembrance Day

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Jamaica Customs launches anti-gun campaign “Tell Us” in partnership with Crime Stop

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Courtney Williams (right), in discussion with Political and Regional Team Lead from the US Embassy, Scott Winton (left) and Director for the Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact Project, Nasolo Thompson, at the recent Closing Out Ceremony for the project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

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Sustainability of Strategies Critical to Combatting Human Trafficking – Permanent Secretary

The sustainability of strategies implemented by the Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact (CPC) Project is critical to combatting human trafficking going forward. This has been emphasised by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Courtney Williams. He was speaking at the recent Closing Out Ceremony for the Winrock...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the Senate on November 4.

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Senate Approves Order – Gun Amnesty Begins November 5

A two-week gun amnesty will take effect on Saturday, November 5, following the approval of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) (Firearms Amnesty) Order 2022 by the Senate, today (November 4). The amnesty is slated to end midnight on Saturday, November 19. The Order, which will facilitate the amnesty, was moved by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), greets correctional officer, Gregory Baker (third left) at the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) Staff Awards and Recognition ceremony held on October 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Looking on (from left) are correctional officers Andrea Duncan, Michele Stobbs, and Avis Walker.

3 years ago National Security and Peace

Performance-Based Promotion for Correctional Officers

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...

3 years ago National Security and Peace

The Jamaica Customs Agency: Adherence to all Requirements is Necessary for Efficient Processing and Clearance of Goods

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...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during Wednesday’s (November 2) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Gun Amnesty Will Not Impede the Police – Dr. Chang

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,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, peruses documents during the House of Representatives’ sitting on Tuesday (November 1).

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House of Representatives Approves Order Facilitating Gun Amnesty

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...

Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter.

3 years ago National Security and Peace

PICA Strengthens Relationship with Diaspora

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...