Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is allaying fears that Haiti’s political instability in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, could cause further security implications for Jamaica. The Minister said while some may seek to benefit illegally from the turmoil in neighbouring Haiti, the Government understands the growing concern, so...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, is assuring that the amendments to the Extradition Bill will not infringe on the rights of any person being sought for extradition, whether to the United States or any other country. He noted that the Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was passed in the Senate on...

The Governments of Jamaica and the United States of America (US) have now finalised improved operational protocols pertaining to the Shiprider Agreement, under which both countries cooperate to curtail illicit maritime drug trafficking. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who informed that both sides agreed on changes to the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to prioritise national security with significant investments made in improving police stations and procuring the necessary tools to fight crime “We spent $40 billion on security in one year and now we have over 200 police stations that are being improved. We have improved the mobility of the police...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to prioritise national security with significant investments made in improving police stations and procuring the necessary tools to fight crime. “We spent $40 billion on security in one year and now we have over 200 police stations that are being improved. We have improved the mobility of the police...

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has received a donation of medical and sanitation supplies valued at more than $4.5 million from the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Caribbean Regional Office. The items, to support the DCS’ coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention and control programme in penal institutions, were handed over during a ceremony held on...

As part of the United States Government’s ongoing commitment to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Embassy through the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) donated medical supplies and equipment to the Department of Correctional Services to assist with preventing and mitigating the impact of COVID-19 at its facilities.  The items valued at $J4.5 million, were officially handed over by...