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Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (left) receives a portrait of himself from Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Division, Cabinet Office, Veniece Pottinger-Scott in recognition of his participation in National Customer Service Week activities last October.’ The presentation was made on Tuesday (January 25) at PICA’s corporate offices in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (left) receives a portrait of himself from Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Division, Cabinet Office, Veniece Pottinger-Scott in recognition of his participation in National Customer Service Week activities last October.’ The presentation was made on Tuesday (January 25) at PICA’s corporate offices in Kingston.

PHOTOS: PICA Head Receives Gift From Public Sector Transformation And Modernisation Division

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening and naming ceremony for the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (January 19). The new headquarters was named in honour of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer. (FILE)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening and naming ceremony for the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (January 19). The new headquarters was named in honour of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer. (FILE)

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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’.

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Corporal Kayla Keane of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit.
Corporal Kayla Keane of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit.

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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

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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.
National Security

New Chief of Defence Staff Commits to Changing Culture of Violence

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral AntonetteWemyss-Gorman says she remains committed to changing the culture of violence, as stated in the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Strategic Defence Review. The Force Strategic Defence Review charts the JDF’s course up to 2037. “As we deal with issues of safety and security as a nation, I am confident that the...
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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).
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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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