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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a prayer breakfast held on Wednesday (January 26) at his New Kingston offices under the theme ‘United for a Safer Jamaica’.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a prayer breakfast held on Wednesday (January 26) at his New Kingston offices under the theme ‘United for a Safer Jamaica’.

Gov’t Determined To Defeat Crime – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is determined to defeat crime, and disrupt the activities of well-resourced persons who are bent on causing mayhem in communities. Speaking at a prayer breakfast held at his New...
Corporal Kayla Keane of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit.
Corporal Kayla Keane of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit.

JCF Urges Vigilance To Avoid Instagram Store Scams
Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen (left), along with Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne view a painting done by Devonae Baldie, at the ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ visual and performing arts competition awards ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 22.
Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen (left), along with Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne view a painting done by Devonae Baldie, at the ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ visual and performing arts competition awards ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 22.

PHOTOS: ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ Visual And Performing Arts Competition Awards Ceremony
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force carrying out operations at a checkpoint in Parade Gardens in Kingston on January 23. A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) was declared in Parade Gardens by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 9. The security measure will be in place for 60 days.
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force carrying out operations at a checkpoint in Parade Gardens in Kingston on January 23. A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) was declared in Parade Gardens by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 9. The security measure will be in place for 60 days.

PHOTOS: Chief of Defence Staff Tours Parade Gardens
Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, Retired Lieutenant General Rocky Meade (left) greets Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss- Gorman during the Change of Command parade held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on January 21.
Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, Retired Lieutenant General Rocky Meade (left) greets Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss- Gorman during the Change of Command parade held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on January 21.

New Chief of Defence Staff Commits to Changing Culture of Violence

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Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Rocky Meade (right), with newly appointed CDS, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, following Thursday’s (January 20) swearing- in ceremony at King’s House.
Governor GeneralNational Security

Lieutenant General Rocky Meade Praised

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has praised retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Rocky Meade, for his role in the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) transformation and modernisation. He noted that the changes were made through the formulation of a strategic plan to improve the JDF’s efficiency and effectiveness, during Lieutenant General Meade’s five-year tenure...
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: Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen, display the Citizen Security Plan at the launch of the Government of Jamaica European Union (GOJ-EU) Partnership to Support Citizen Security in Jamaica, on the lawns of Jamaica House on January 20. At left is Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Courtney Williams.
National Security

GOJ-EU Partnership To Support Citizen Security Launched

The Government of Jamaica-European Union (GOJ-EU) Partnership to Support Citizen Security in Jamaica was officially launched on Thursday (January 20) during a function held on the lawns of Jamaica House. The initiative seeks to contribute to the improvement of the security environment and the promotion of social inclusion in Jamaican communities within the context of the citizen security plan and...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents newly installed Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, with the Instrument of Appointment, during Thursday’s (January 20) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House.
Excellence in the Civil ServiceNational Security

Instruments Of Appointment For First Female Head Of The JDF

History was created on Thursday (January 20) when Rear Admiral Antonette Sandra-Lee Wemyss Gorman was installed as the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) first female Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented her with the Instrument of Appointment during a ceremony at King’s House, which also saw her subscribing the Oath of Allegiance...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
Gender AffairsNational Security

Leaders In The Country Must Manage, Despite The Challenges – G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on leaders in the country to manage, despite the challenges that confront the nation. “We need leaders who are calm and self-assured, and who will confidently remind us that there is hope beyond these turbulent times,” he said, in a recorded message at the 42nd Annual National Leadership Prayer...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 18).
National SecurityParliament

60 Days Of Intensified Security For Parade Gardens

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says over the next 60 days, residents of Parade Gardens can look forward to further intensified security operations and increased community engagement by security personnel. “The residents of Parade Gardens are tired of the violence. Their desire is to live free of fear, improve their social standing, and raise their children in...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), pictured with (from left) Vice Chairman of the Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; and President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Keith Duncan. The occasion was a site visit in Half-Way Tree on January 12 to witness the use of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) new Smart Check E-Ticketing System.
National SecurityTransport

Increase In Road Fatalities A Concern For The Council

Data from the Road Safety Unit indicate that 23 persons have been killed in 17 fatal crashes since the start of the year. Vice Chairman of the Road Safety Council Dr. Lucien Jones is renewing his call for road users to exercise greater caution on the nation’s roads. “The grief and pain associated with road fatalities is just overwhelming the...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses virtual press conference on January 16, where Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, declared a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) for southern Savanna-la-Mar, in Westmoreland.
National Security

Work Will Continue To Strengthen Capacity Of Police Force – Minister

Work will continue to strengthen the crime-fighting capacity of the police, as part of efforts to reduce violence and restore peace and public order. “Your Government is making every effort to ensure that the human and technological resources are made available to the brave men and women of the Jamaica Constabulary Force to overcome this cancer of violence, especially in...
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