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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on September 6. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Gov’t Committed to Modernising Jamaica’s Law Enforcement and Justice Systems

The Government remains committed to modernising Jamaica’s law enforcement and criminal justice systems, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. This, he says, is evidenced by the Government’s investment in the country’s national...

Firearms Bill Approved by the House

Gun Amnesty to be Declared

Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Community Safety and Security Branch, Angela McIntosh-Gayle.

Police Ready For New School Year in St. James

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), and Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Gary Rowe (second left), observe work being done at the Richmond Farm Correctional Centre during a tour of the facility on Thursday (September 1).

State Minister Warns Against Attacks on Correctional Officers

Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts-Walker.

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JCA to Acquire Eight New Modules for ASYCUDA

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has been approved for the acquisition of eight new modules to the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) World, as the Agency seeks to improve its services. These include eCommerce Cargo, Integration with Postal Services, Small and Pleasure Craft Processing, Advance Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record (API/PNR) Data and Manifest Selectivity.     ASYCUDA is a...

Governor -General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Queen’s Counsel and newly appointed Public Defender, Carolyn Reid-Cameron, with the Instrument of Appointment during Thursday’s (September 1) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House.

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New Public Defender Sworn In

Queen’s Counsel, Carolyn Reid-Cameron, was on Thursday (September 1), sworn in as Public Defender during a ceremony at King’s House. Mrs. Reid-Cameron, who was sworn in by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, succeeds Attorney-at-Law, Arlene Harrison Henry, who retired in April. Mrs. Reid-Cameron who is the second woman to be appointed to the post, previously...

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during a meeting with national security stakeholders and members of the United States Embassy team, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), on Tuesday (August 30).

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PHOTOS: National Security Minister/Deputy PM, Dr. Horace Chang Meets with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Nick Perry

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during a meeting with national security stakeholders and members of the United States Embassy team, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), on Tuesday (August 30).

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National Security Ministry Rewards PEP Students

Eleven children of employees at the Ministry of National Security were recognised for outstanding performance in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP). At a PEP Awards ceremony held on August 19 at the Ministry in Kingston, the students, who will attend secondary school in September, were presented with fully packed book bags containing various items needed for their lessons. Permanent...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) listen to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Limited, Shane Munroe (fourth left), during a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, on August 18. Also on the tour are (from left) Representative for Jacob/Leighfisher, Engineer, David Grauvogl, and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis.

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Strengthening Borders Is Critical – Minister Chang

While Jamaica is strategically located to important trade partners, such as the United States and Canada, the island remains susceptible to nefarious transnational activities, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Addressing reporters after touring the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 18, Dr. Chang said that with this in mind, it is critical...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks to reporters following a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 18.

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Minister Highlights PICA’s Role in Border Management

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) continues to be Jamaica’s flagship agency in border management, providing unquestionable quality service to its customers. Dr. Chang, who was speaking to reporters following a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 18, said it is against this...

Children enjoy jumping on the trampoline at the fun day staged at the four juvenile correctional facilities to close out the annual summer programme.

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Wards at Juvenile Facilities Treated to Fun Day

Children across the island’s four juvenile correctional facilities were treated to an end-of-summer fun day last week. The event was held to close out the annual summer programme staged by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and the Ministry of National Security for the wards under the ‘We Transform’ initiative. Policy Director and Project Manager at the Ministry, Ella Ghartey,...