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Members of the new Second District Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard at an official ceremony in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, commemorating the formation of the new naval unit.
Members of the new Second District Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard at an official ceremony in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, commemorating the formation of the new naval unit.

New Naval Unit Formed

Commander of the Maritime, Air and Cyber Command (MACC), Brigadier Roderick Williams, says formation of the Second District Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard will significantly boost Jamaica’s maritime capabilities in the region. At an official ceremony in Discovery Bay,...
Members of the security forces engage with residents of a St. James community, during the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parish in 2019.
Members of the security forces engage with residents of a St. James community, during the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parish in 2019.

Business Operators In St. James Support SOE
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a press conference on November 14.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a press conference on November 14.

Government Using Combination Of Measures To Deal With Crime – Security Minister
Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson.
Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson.

Another Shelter To Be Established For Victims Of Human Trafficking
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), announces the declaration of states of public emergency in seven police divisions islandwide during a press conference on Sunday (November 14). The briefing was held in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Media Room. From left are: Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), announces the declaration of states of public emergency in seven police divisions islandwide during a press conference on Sunday (November 14). The briefing was held in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Media Room. From left are: Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

States of Public Emergency Declared in Seven Police Divisions

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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).
National Security

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 manage this global scourge, since 2007… many within the bureaucracy have worked tirelessly to ensure that we continue to make...
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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.
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Ground Broken for State-of-the-art Forensic Pathology Autopsy Suite (Suite)

Ground was broken on Friday (November 12) for the construction of a state-of-the-art forensic pathology autopsy suite in Kingston. The facility, to be located at 149 Orange Street, downtown Kingston, is projected for completion in January 2023. It is being built at a cost of $547 million. Speaking at the official ground-breaking ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...
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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).
National Security

Handbook to Strengthen JCF’s Investigations

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched its Offences, Points to Prove and Authorities Handbook 2021. The handbook is a comprehensive electronic refence tool which will provide users with concise explanations of the key elements required to establish certain criminal offences and identify gaps in the evidence around crucial legal issues and points of law. The electronic handbook is to...
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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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