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Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Police Warn That Using Firecrackers Is Illegal

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that fireworks (pyrotechnics) and firecrackers remain illegal in Jamaica. Firecrackers, more commonly called ‘clappers’, are still sold during the Christmas period despite being illegal. Speaking with JIS News, Head of the...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), cuts the ribbon to open the newly constructed Buff Bay Police Station in Portland on Thursday (December 16). Sharing in the occasion are members of the Police High Command and (from fourth left): Senior General Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Donald Moore; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz; Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson,.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), cuts the ribbon to open the newly constructed Buff Bay Police Station in Portland on Thursday (December 16). Sharing in the occasion are members of the Police High Command and (from fourth left): Senior General Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Donald Moore; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz; Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson,.

Buff Bay Gets New Police Station
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and reggae dancehall artiste Jeffrey ‘Agent Sasco’ Campbell, observes a recording session in the new Black Diamond Music Studio at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, at the official opening ceremony of the facility on Wednesday (December 15). Seated at the computer is Acting Staff Officer for the We Transform programme, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Meshach Brown.
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and reggae dancehall artiste Jeffrey ‘Agent Sasco’ Campbell, observes a recording session in the new Black Diamond Music Studio at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, at the official opening ceremony of the facility on Wednesday (December 15). Seated at the computer is Acting Staff Officer for the We Transform programme, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Meshach Brown.

Music Studio Opens At Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addresses the House of Representatives on December 14.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addresses the House of Representatives on December 14.

House Approves Resolution For 60-Day ZOSO
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, discusses operational plans for the Christmas season, at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, discusses operational plans for the Christmas season, at a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), presents a symbolic cheque for $10 million, from the Toll Authority of Jamaica, for the renovation of the Ferry Police Station in St. Andrew, to Deputy Police Commissioner, Clifford Blake (third left). The presentation was made during a ceremony at the station on Tuesday (December 14) to launch the project. Other participants (from left) are: Commanding Officer, Highway and Safety Patrol Division, Superintendent of Police Lanford Salmon; Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie; Toll Authority Chairman, Hon. William Shagoury, Board Member - Christopher Townsend, and Chief Executive Officer – Lerone Laing
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Ferry Police Station To Be Renovated

The Ferry Police Station, in St. Andrew, is to be renovated at a cost of $10 million, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Toll Authority of Jamaica (TAJ), which is funding the engagement. Among the programmed scope of work for the six-month project are: roof repairs, upgrading of offices/workspaces, rest rooms and the waiting...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Dec.10.
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No Permits Granted For Parties – JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no permits have been granted for the hosting of parties during the Christmas season. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (December 10), Head of the JCF Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said that the JCF will be strictly enforcing...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Mathew Samuda.
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Several Department of Correctional Services’ Engagements Being Revamped

Fifteen bedridden and infirmed inmates are now receiving specialised care at the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) recently opened Medical Centre and Infirmary, located at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Catherine. The inmates were transferred from the St. Catherine and Tower Street Adult Correctional Centres to the 25-bed facility, the first of its kind, which caters to...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, discusses JCF operational plans for the Christmas season at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (Dec. 10).
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JCF Assures Of Adequate Security For Christmas

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says adequate security personnel will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of citizens during the busy Christmas period. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (December 10), Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said members of the JCF will be out...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre) at the official launch of the Trafficking in Persons’ Handbook at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 8). Others from left are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams and Chargé d’ Affaires United States (US) Embassy in Kingston, John McIntyre. (Photo: contributed)
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Trafficking In Persons’ Handbook Launched

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says ongoing training and sensitisation for frontline workers is critical in helping them to readily identify cases of human trafficking. Addressing the launch of the Trafficking in Persons’ Handbook at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 8), Dr. Chang said the handbook forms part of the...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 7).
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House Approves MOCA Regulations

The House of Representatives has approved the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (Investigation and Prosecution Procedures) Regulations, 2021. At the sitting of the House on December 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) was established by virtue of the MOCA Act, 2018, to carry...
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