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National Security Minikster, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), looks at one of several text books to be distributed to students enrolled in primary and secondary schools in St. James and Westmoreland with (from left) Youth Programme Coordinator at Flanker Resource Centre, Joan Munroe-Green, and Administrator at Flanker Resource Centre, Sandra Clarke, following a handover ceremony at the Flanker Primary and Junior High School in St James on February 5.
National Security Minikster, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), looks at one of several text books to be distributed to students enrolled in primary and secondary schools in St. James and Westmoreland with (from left) Youth Programme Coordinator at Flanker Resource Centre, Joan Munroe-Green, and Administrator at Flanker Resource Centre, Sandra Clarke, following a handover ceremony at the Flanker Primary and Junior High School in St James on February 5.

Investments In Education And Youth Can Potentially Curtail Crime And Violence – Dr. Chang

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says targeted investments in education and the nation’s youth can potentially curtail crime and violence in Jamaica over the long-term. Against this background, Dr. Chang said his Ministry will be focusing resources on...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and participants in the truck driver simulator training programme at the JDF’s Caribbean Military Academy, during a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Friday (February 5).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and participants in the truck driver simulator training programme at the JDF’s Caribbean Military Academy, during a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Friday (February 5).

Thirty At-risk Youth in St. James Enroll in CMA Truck Driver Simulator Training Programme
Inspector of Police, Rochelle McGibbon Scott.
Inspector of Police, Rochelle McGibbon Scott.

Restorative Justice Helping to Minimise Reprisals
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 2).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 2).

Gov’t Committed To Plan Secure Jamaica – Dr. Chang
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), observes as Ballistic Technician, Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), Francine Williams (seated), anaylses the image of a bullet, during a tour of the FLA
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), observes as Ballistic Technician, Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), Francine Williams (seated), anaylses the image of a bullet, during a tour of the FLA's 91 Old Hope Road location in St. Andrew on Thursday (January 28). Also looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams (second right), while Chief Executive Officer, FLA, Shane Dalling, points out features of the image.

Amendments To Firearms Act To Be Completed By March 31

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Head of the ​Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling. (Photo: Adrian Walker)
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Citizens Urged To Be Extra Vigilant Online

With the increase in online activity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) is urging persons to be extra vigilant in order to guard against cyberthreat. “From schools to businesses and even the hustlers on the streets, everyone is going online; therefore, the potential number of cybercrime victims has increased exponentially since the early...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at Wednesday
National Security

Cabinet Approves $21 Million Towards Legal Fees Of Five JCF Members

Cabinet has given approval for the contribution of $21 million towards the legal fees of five members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during Wednesday’s (Jan. 20) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. She said that Cabinet also approved the establishment of an interim...
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Members of the Senate wait to proceed, as Marshal to the Houses of Parliament, Captain Wayne Blake (centre), places the Mace on the table of the House, at the start of Friday’s (Jan. 15) sitting.
National Security

Pilot Concluded For Horizon Remandees Virtual Trial Mention Dates

The Government has completed a pilot project to have persons from the Horizon Adult Remand Centre appear virtually for mention dates in court cases. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who said this initiative is part of the Administration’s drive to improve the efficiency of court proceedings through...
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Four-year-old, Chloe Brown
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Condemns Killing of Four-Year-0ld Chloe Brown and Calls on Jamaicans to Seek Mediation to Settle Disputes

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he was heartbroken to learn of the death of a four-year-old little girl, Chloe Brown who was tragically caught in a dispute between adults. “As a father I was crushed by the news of the death of this innocent child. She went to bed, in a place where she was supposed to be most protected...
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Senior Officers Transferred

As part of the Constabulary’s thrust to achieve its strategic objectives, Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson has announced the transfer of the following senior officers with effect from January 25, 2021. The transfers, which take effect on Monday, January 25, 2021 will see the following movements. Gary McKenzie, Snr. Superintendent from Specialized Ops. to Public Safety and Traffic...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, front row centre); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (seated, front row left); and Custos of St. James, and Co-Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Committee, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, representing Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, bow their heads in prayer during the annual service held at the Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine, on January 6.
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Investment In “Heart-Ware” of Jamaicans Next Phase of Crime-Fighting – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be investing in the “heart-ware” of Jamaicans as part of the fight against crime and violence in the society. He noted that approximately $40 billion has been spent to strengthen the country’s security architecture over the last four years, including the acquisition of vehicles, boosting communication systems, and recruiting...
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Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, speaks at a JIS Think Tank earlier this month.
National Security

JCF Calls On Persons to Report Missing Persons Immediately

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is calling on members of the public to report to the police immediately persons that they believe are missing. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank earlier this month, Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) of the JCF, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, noted that persons do not have to...
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