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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, tables amended Regulations relating to the State of Public Emergency, which was declared in the parish of St. Catherine on Friday (June 17), during a brief sitting of the House of Representatives on Thursday (June 23).
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, tables amended Regulations relating to the State of Public Emergency, which was declared in the parish of St. Catherine on Friday (June 17), during a brief sitting of the House of Representatives on Thursday (June 23).

Amended SOE Regulations For St. Catherine Tabled

Amended Regulations for the State of Public Emergency (SOE), which was declared in the parish of St. Catherine on Friday (June 17), was tabled during a brief sitting of the House of Representatives today (June 23). Minister of National Security...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the launch of the ‘Reduced Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jamaica’ Project at the Jamaica Evangelistic Centre in Norwood Heights, St. James, on Friday (June 17).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the launch of the ‘Reduced Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jamaica’ Project at the Jamaica Evangelistic Centre in Norwood Heights, St. James, on Friday (June 17).

‘SALIENT Jamaica’ To Tackle Small Arms Trafficking
Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) attempt to console bereaved mother and grandmother, Gwendolyn McKnight whose family was killed in the community of Chapelton, Clarendon in the early hours of Tuesday (June 21) morning. The victims have been identified as mother of four, 31 year old Kemisha Wright and her children: Kimana Smith (age 15), Shemari Smith (age 10), Kafana Smith (age 5), and Kishaun Henry (23 months old). The Government officials went to the community on Tuesday to visit family members and loved ones of the victims.
Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) attempt to console bereaved mother and grandmother, Gwendolyn McKnight whose family was killed in the community of Chapelton, Clarendon in the early hours of Tuesday (June 21) morning. The victims have been identified as mother of four, 31 year old Kemisha Wright and her children: Kimana Smith (age 15), Shemari Smith (age 10), Kafana Smith (age 5), and Kishaun Henry (23 months old). The Government officials went to the community on Tuesday to visit family members and loved ones of the victims.

PHOTOS: Govt Officials Visit Family of Homicide Victims
Members of the House of Representatives stand for a minute of silence for Clarendon mother Kemisha Wright and her four children, who were killed at their home in Cocoa Piece this morning (June 21).
Members of the House of Representatives stand for a minute of silence for Clarendon mother Kemisha Wright and her four children, who were killed at their home in Cocoa Piece this morning (June 21).

Gov’t, Opposition Condemn Killing Of Mother And Children
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listen as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (at lectern), makes a statement during a virtual press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (June 17) at which a State of Public Emergency (SOE) was announced for the parish of St. Catherine. Also pictured is Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listen as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (at lectern), makes a statement during a virtual press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (June 17) at which a State of Public Emergency (SOE) was announced for the parish of St. Catherine. Also pictured is Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman.

ST. Catherine Residents Urged To Cooperate With Security Forces

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Correctional Officer Eric Edwards (left), assigned to the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Catherine, receives an award from Director of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Medical Services Unit, Dr. Donna-Michelle Royer-Powe for the most outstanding performance in the Psychiatric Nursing Aid Course, during a recent graduation exercise held at the DCS Lockett Avenue facility in Kingston.
Health & WellnessNational Security

Psychiatric Care For Inmates Gets More Human Resource

Inmates and wards at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) are set to receive additional psychiatric care, following the completion of training for 17 Correctional Officers. The officers along with one civilian staff participated in the four-month training programme as Psychiatric Nursing Aids. They will join civilians already employed within the correctional centres. Facilitated through a partnership with the Ministry...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (June 17), where he announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the parish of St. Catherine.
National Security

PM Announces SOE For St. Catherine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the parish of St. Catherine. At a virtual press conference on Friday morning (June 17), Mr. Holness said he advised the Governor-General to declare the SOE based on the recommendation of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Commissioner of Police. This is as...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in dialogue with Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans. The ceremony was held on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
National Security

Strong Monitoring And Evaluation Of Drug Strategies

The Government is seeking to develop a strong monitoring and evaluation framework for national drug policies, strategies and plans, to prevent illicit drugs from entering the country. Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, said with the emergence of new psychoactive drugs and substances, it is critical that these mechanisms be put in place to enhance...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (file photo)
National SecurityPrime Minister

Upsurge In Violence Will Be Dealt With To Protect The Innocent – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the upsurge in violence in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, is a national emergency and will be dealt with to protect innocent persons. Mr. Holness was referring to yesterday’s (June 14) shooting incidents, which left three people dead and several injured. “The level of organised criminal activity there is a national emergency. I...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
National SecurityParliament

60-Day Extension Of ZOZOs

The House of Representatives has approved a 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). The areas are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. Resolutions for the extensions were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon....
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Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter.
National Security

PICA To Offer Services At Diaspora Conference

Jamaicans across the diaspora will be able to access the services of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), including application and renewal of documents, during the three-day Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, which gets under way on Tuesday (June 14). PICA is among 11 government agencies, along with private-sector entities that will offer fast-tracked and other services and information to...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listens as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), explains a key aspect of the Station Records Management System being implemented within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during a live demonstration of how the system works, at the Harbour View Police Station in the Kingston Eastern Division, on Thursday (June 9). Also pictured is State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour View Police Station in April and is the first of the 24 stations targeted to benefit under the initial phase of the project.
National SecurityTechnology

Minister Pleased with Rollout of Station Records Management System

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says he is pleased with how the initial phase of the rollout of the Station Records Management System within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been progressing. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour...
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