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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis.

MP Calls on Constituents not to Shield Criminals

Member of Parliament (MP) for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis, is urging his constituents to play their part in fighting crime by telling the police what they know and refraining from shielding criminals. “I use this opportunity to encourage...

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

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

Businesses Encouraged to Report Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

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.

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

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

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.

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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...

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.

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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...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

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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...

President, National Neighbourhood Watch Movement, Dr Asha Mwendo.

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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...

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...

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.

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...