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The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Logo.
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Logo.

PICA System Upgrade Nearing Completion

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is assuring the public that normalcy will shortly return to its operations as the system upgrade that was initiated, consequent on the newly launched electronic passports (e-passports), is nearing completion. Speaking on Tuesday...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Award Ceremony held on Friday (June 9), at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Award Ceremony held on Friday (June 9), at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

JCF an Employer of Choice – Minister Chang
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), shares a photo opportunity with Brazil’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro (left) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi. This was after a meeting at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (June 8), to announce collaboration with the Government of Jamaica to deliver a Technical Cooperation Project titled ‘Capacity Building on the Community Police – KOBAN System’. The project was proposed by the Ministry of National Security, based on the list of priorities presented by the Jamaican Government. To be implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Kingston, and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the project will strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary Force community policing capacity.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), shares a photo opportunity with Brazil’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro (left) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi. This was after a meeting at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (June 8), to announce collaboration with the Government of Jamaica to deliver a Technical Cooperation Project titled ‘Capacity Building on the Community Police – KOBAN System’. The project was proposed by the Ministry of National Security, based on the list of priorities presented by the Jamaican Government. To be implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Kingston, and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the project will strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary Force community policing capacity.

PHOTOS: Triangular Technical Cooperation Project to Strengthen Jamaica’s National Security and Safety
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addresses a meeting with stakeholder groups in Hanover at Round Hill Hotel and Villas in the parish on Tuesday (June 6). Seated (at left) is Commanding Officer for Hanover, Superintendent Sharon Beeput.
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addresses a meeting with stakeholder groups in Hanover at Round Hill Hotel and Villas in the parish on Tuesday (June 6). Seated (at left) is Commanding Officer for Hanover, Superintendent Sharon Beeput.

JCF Bolstering Resources in Hanover
A team from the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Southern Regional Office painting the exterior of the Candle in the Dark Ministries in Mandeville, Manchester, on Labour May, May 23.
A team from the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Southern Regional Office painting the exterior of the Candle in the Dark Ministries in Mandeville, Manchester, on Labour May, May 23.

FLA got Busy on Labour Day

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, listens to the concerns expressed by a security guard during a town hall meeting with security guards on Wednesday (May 17) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew.
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Minister Samuda Pledges to Defend Rights of Security Guards

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says that security guards who come to the Ministry with a legitimate claim relating to their employment contract will be given a fair hearing and assessment of their case. He gave the commitment at a town hall with security guards on Wednesday (May 17), where he pledged to defend the rights...
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Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.
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Ministry of Labour Hosts Job Fairs May 17-18

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), through its Labour Market Information System (LMIS), will host two job fairs on May 17 and 18 at its location, 1F North Street in Kingston. Several hiring companies will be on hand to process applications and conduct interviews. Speaking with JIS News, Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE), at the MLSS,...
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Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith.
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NIS Pensioners Urged to Submit Life Certificate By Due Date

Pensioners in St. Thomas have been urged to submit their National Insurance Scheme (NIS) life certificates on or before the due dates, to continue receiving their benefits. Speaking today (May 11) at the monthly sitting of the parish’s Municipal Corporation, Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith, said his team is willing...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
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NIDS Will Facilitate Seamless Access to Benefits for Persons with Disabilities

The National Identification System (NIDS) will facilitate ease of verification and access to certain benefits for persons with disabilities. Special provisions will be developed and implemented to ensure inclusiveness for elderly, homeless, and physically and mentally disabled persons. Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during the Nationwide News Network...
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Senior Superintendent of Police, Emergency Communication Centre, Gary Francis, told JIS News that the JCF receives an estimated 5,000 to 9,000 calls per day to its 119 emergency number, the vast majority of which are not emergencies.
Social Security

Legislation Coming to Deal with Prank Calls to 119

The Government is crafting legislation to treat with the issue of prank calls to the Police’s 119 emergency number. This, as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that approximately 85 per cent of calls to 119 are prank calls. Senior Superintendent of Police, Emergency Communication Centre, Gary Francis, told JIS News that the JCF receives an estimated 5,000 to...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 26).
Social Security

Youth Derive Benefits Through the Social Intervention Programme

Approximately 530 youth were placed on short-term employment with various private-sector companies for six months each during fiscal year 2022/23. This was facilitated through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme (SIP) and allowed them to gain valuable work experience and earn an income. Some 33 per cent of these young people came from households supported by...
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