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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, emphasises a point while piloting the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act, 2021 in the Senate on Friday (November 12).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, emphasises a point while piloting the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act, 2021 in the Senate on Friday (November 12).

Gov’t Committed to Ongoing Strengthening of Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is committed to continuously strengthening legislation to tackle the scourge of human trafficking in Jamaica. “If we consider our history in trying to...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), breaks ground for construction of a state-of-the-art forensic pathology autopsy suite at 149 Orange Street, downtown Kingston, on Friday (November 12). Joining the Minister (from left) are Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Executive Director, Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, Dr. Judith Mowatt; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams; and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), breaks ground for construction of a state-of-the-art forensic pathology autopsy suite at 149 Orange Street, downtown Kingston, on Friday (November 12). Joining the Minister (from left) are Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Executive Director, Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, Dr. Judith Mowatt; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams; and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.

Ground Broken for State-of-the-art Forensic Pathology Autopsy Suite (Suite)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), meets with representatives from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices on November 10.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), meets with representatives from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices on November 10.

PHOTOS: Dr. Chang Meets With USAID Reps
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussions with Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid, during a courtesy call on Wednesday (November 3), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussions with Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid, during a courtesy call on Wednesday (November 3), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Dr. Chang Receives Courtesy Call From US Embassy Official
From left: Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey; Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Charge d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, John McIntyre, in conversation during the virtual launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Offences, Points to Prove and Authorities Handbook 2021 on Friday (November 5).
From left: Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey; Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Charge d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, John McIntyre, in conversation during the virtual launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Offences, Points to Prove and Authorities Handbook 2021 on Friday (November 5).

Handbook to Strengthen JCF’s Investigations

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Minister Without Portfolio, Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right) cuts the ribbon for the Private Security Regulation Authority’s (PSRA) new Mobile Registration Unit MRU handed over by Toyota Jamaica Limited during the official ceremony held on Thursday (November 4) at the company’s offices in St. Andrew. Also pictured are (from left) Managing Director, Toyota Jamaica Limited, Thomas Connor; Executive Director, PSRA, Rick Harris; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams. The event also featured the launch of the PSRA’s online licence renewal portal. Photo: R. Fraser
National Security

Mobile Unit to Boost Registration of Private Security Operations

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) is seeking to improve accessibility for security personnel and companies islandwide through its new Mobile Registration Unit (MRU) and online licence renewal portal. The initiative is aimed at boosting registration of private security companies and personnel as well as increased engagement with professionals within the industry. The MRU which was handed over by Toyota...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 3).
National Security

Tougher Penalties For Human Traffickers

Members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (November 3), passed the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act 2021, creating tougher penalties for offenders. The decision was made to amend the monetary penalties to remove the option of fines in lieu of custodial sentences as a penalty for certain offences that are egregious in nature and increase...
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Police on patrol in Kingston. The pilot of the new electronic traffic ticketing system will be rolled out in late November.
National Security

Pilot Of Electronic Traffic Ticketing System To Be Rolled Out Late November

The Ministry of National Security will be rolling out the pilot of its electronic traffic ticketing system in late November. The e-ticketing application is expected to replace the existing manual traffic ticketing system used by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Chief Technical Director with responsibility for Security Risk Reform and Transformation Policy Division in the Ministry of National Security, Delroy...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), listens to a comment from Managing Director of Barnett Limited in St. James, Mark Kerr-Jarrett (right), during a visit to the Caribbean Military Academy in Flanker, St. James, on Thursday (October 14) where 30 at-risk young men are being trained to operate trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. The training is being offered under the Ministry’s Articulated Truck Driving Programme in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the HEART/NSTA Trust. Sharing in the conversation (from left) are Executive Deputy Chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, John Byles; and Margaritaville Caribbean Group (MCG) Founder and Chairman, Ian Dear.
National SecurityYouth

Gov’t Investing in Intervention Programmes for At-risk Youth

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that the Government is investing heavily in social intervention programmes targeting the youth population, particularly young men, to create opportunities for them to achieve their goals. He noted that the objective is to positively engage the youth as a critical element in reducing crime and violence in Jamaica. The Minister said...
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Superintendent of Police in charge of St. Elizabeth, Narda Simms.
CultureNational Security

St. Elizabeth Police Plan for Christmas Season

The St. Elizabeth Police are taking proactive measures to ensure that public order is maintained throughout the parish as the usually busy Yuletide season approaches. Superintendent of Police in charge of the parish, Narda Simms, said that traffic management strategies are being devised for major towns. “We have been doing some work, especially for the main-street Santa Cruz area, to...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on October 13.
National SecurityParliament

Further Extensions to ZOSOs

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have been extended for a further 60 days. The areas are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town and August Town in St. Andrew. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 13) approved Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
CabinetNational Security

Cabinet Approves Border Security Policy And Strategy

Cabinet has given approval for the development of a National Border Security Policy and Strategy. It aims to strengthen Jamaica’s border and maritime domain capacities through the creation of a strategic multisectoral framework to address security risks within Jamaica. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during the virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October...
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