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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Realtors Association of Jamaica’s International Real Estate Conference and Homeowners’ Expo 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Friday, April 19.

Gov’t Committed to Ensuring Safe Environment for Real Estate Investments – Dr. Chang

By: Okoye Henry, April 23, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has reiterated the Government's commitment to strengthening security measures to foster a conducive environment for real estate investments...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), and Organization of American States (OAS) Country Representative, Jeanelle Van Glaanen Weygel (fifth right), share a moment with top awardees in ‘SheSecures Jamaica’ National Cybersecurity Competition held on April 18 at Jamaica House.

JDF Cops Inaugural All-Female Cybersecurity Competition

By: Rochelle Williams, April 22, 2024

Twelve new motor vehicles valued at approximately $97.5 million, have been commissioned into service to enhance the service delivery of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The ceremony held on April 19 at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.

Department of Correctional Services Gets 12 New Vehicles

By: Rochelle Williams, April 21, 2024

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By: Lisa Rowe, April 20, 2024
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By: Garfield L. Angus, April 18, 2024
National Security 2 years ago Jamaica Receives 215 CCTV Cameras from the Republic of Korea
By: Garfield L. Angus, April 17, 2024

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, in discussion with Senior Policy Advisor, United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), Jason Francis, during Tuesday’s (April 16) opening ceremony for the firearms marking workshop at the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine offices in St. Andrew.

2 years ago National Security

Gov’t Maintaining Thrust to Stem Illicit Guns and Ammunition Flow

The Government continues to undertake a coordinated and comprehensive approach to stem the flow of illicit firearms and ammunition into Jamaica. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security,...

By: Chris Patterson, April 16, 2024

Head of the Special Projects Department at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, Sergeant Shermaine Hassock, speaks to JIS News in an interview.

2 years ago National Security

Several Police Stations Utilising SRMS

Approximately 22 police stations across the island are now utilising the Station Records Management System (SRMS), allowing citizens to make real-time reports to the police. The system helps in the...

By: Garfield L. Angus, April 16, 2024

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the University of Technology (UTech), Western Jamaica Campus Business Conference, held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James, on April 11.

2 years ago National Security

Digitised Traffic Ticketing System Working Very Well – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the new digitised traffic ticketing system “is working very well”, with the Police issuing more tickets than before. Addressing the University...

By: Serena Grant, April 15, 2024

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie.

2 years ago National Security

There is No Such Thing as a Rolling Stop – PSTEB Boss

There is no such thing as a rolling stop, says Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie....

By: Lisa Rowe, April 12, 2024

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a drum to Acting Vice Principal, Kingston High School, Sashauna Gordon (left) and grade-seven student, Kimani Davis. Occasion was the handover of musical instruments, valued at over $1 million, by the Ministry through its Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, at the school’s location at 172 King Street on Tuesday (April 9).

2 years ago EducationNational SecurityYouth

National Security Ministry Donates Musical Instruments to Kingston High School

The music programme at Kingston High School has been bolstered through the donation of musical instruments, valued at more than $1million, by the Ministry of National Security. The items, provided...

By: Rochelle Williams, April 10, 2024

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.

2 years ago National Security

JCF Reports Significant Reduction in Major Crimes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in several categories of major crime during the first quarter of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023....

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, April 10, 2024

Executive Director, MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsNational SecurityYouth

Art Being Used to Aid in Reducing Crime and Violence Involving At-Risk Youth

At-risk youth engaged in the European Union (EU)-funded BRIDGE Project are being exposed to art as a channel to prevent violence. The Project is intended to prevent youth crime and...

By: Lisa Rowe, March 28, 2024

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the launch of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition Project on Thursday (March 21) at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. This initiative aims to enhance proper helmet use among motorcycle riders through advocacy and engagement initiatives.

2 years ago National Security

Minister Chang Implores Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets

The Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is urging motorcyclists to wear helmets, to minimise serious injuries and death from crashes. He said the...

By: Britney Stevens, March 27, 2024

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Gov’t Maintaining Thrust to Stem Illicit Guns and Ammunition Flow

Several Police Stations Utilising SRMS

Digitised Traffic Ticketing System Working Very Well – Dr. Chang

There is No Such Thing as a Rolling Stop – PSTEB Boss

National Security Ministry Donates Musical Instruments to Kingston High School

JCF Reports Significant Reduction in Major Crimes

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