Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government intends to amend key pieces of legislation as part of measures to modernise the country’s laws and strengthen crime-fighting strategies. “We will put in place a more effective legislative framework. Too many of our laws are old and are almost of limited relevance today, and too many activities are...

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town and August Town in St Andrew have been extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 13) approved four Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. In his remarks, Dr....

As the nation observes Cybersecurity Month this October, citizens are being urged by the Jamaica Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) to report cybercrime to the police, especially given the increased online usage brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We are asking citizens to be vigilant and report all illegal online activities. Despite the vagaries of the current pandemic, we...

Members of the public are invited to participate in the virtual forums for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, being observed in October 2020. The forums are being hosted by the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) under the international theme: ‘Play your part, be Cybersmart’. “This year, we have modified how we will commemorate the month due to the (COVID-19) pandemic. We...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says come next week, members of the public will be advised of further plans by the Ministry to control the spread of the coronavirus in correctional facilities. “We are currently looking to deal with the most vulnerable and those living with comorbidities within the correctional facilities...

In response to the concerns of community members in Glendale, Kingston 20, whose properties, motor vehicles and personal belongings are continuously being preyed on by unscrupulous persons, the Government is considering to expand the national CCTV network, JamaicaEye, in the community for surveillance. Speaking at a community meeting with the residents on Friday (September 25), Member of Parliament for St....

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson and other members of the High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are condemning the killing of one of our members in the line of duty. Dead is 27 year old Constable Kemar Francis of the Hunts Bay Police Station. Constable Francis was a member of a team of officers on patrol on the...