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Government to Expand Network of CCTV Cameras

By: Chris Patterson, April 25, 2023

The Government will continue to expand the network of cameras to boost the country’s national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme, dubbed ‘JamaicaEye’. More than 860 Government CCTV cameras have been...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 25.

1,000 Additional Body-Worn Cameras to be Purchased

By: Chris Patterson, April 25, 2023

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DSC_0410: Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing Friday’s (April 21) sitting of the Upper House.

Select Committee to Review Bills to Impose Stricter Penalties for Murder

By: Chris Patterson, April 22, 2023

National Security 3 years ago House of Representatives Approves 60-Day Extension for Seven ZOSOs
By: LATONYA LINTON, April 20, 2023
CARICOM 3 years ago CARICOM Agrees to Ban on Assault Weapons
By: Chanel Spence, April 20, 2023
National Security 3 years ago Regional Leaders Urged to Lobby US Aid to Stem Gun Flows Into the Caribbean
By: Chris Patterson, April 18, 2023

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

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Regional Effort to Address Crime and Violence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he will be working with other Caribbean governments to address the problem of crime and violence in the region. The Prime Minster,...

By: Mickella Anderson, April 18, 2023

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness tours a two-bedroom unit handed over in Devon, Manchester, on April 14.

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Police Making Progress into Attacks Targeting Security Industry

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness says the police are making progress into their investigations, following recent attacks on armoured cash delivery services. “Those brazen crimes have not gone...

By: Garfield L. Angus, April 17, 2023

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), listens to a point from Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, just before cutting the ribbon to hand over a new industrial stove to the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre. Occasion was the handover of appliances donated by the TEF, valued at $1.2 million, to the correctional centre in St. Catherine on Thursday, April 13. Others (from second left) are Superintendent of the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre, Maulette White and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams.

3 years ago National Security

Juvenile Offenders Urged to Take Advantage of We Transform

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is appealing to juvenile offenders to take full advantage of the skills training and empowerment opportunities provided through the We Transform Youth...

By: Rochelle Williams, April 14, 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing a post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Wednesday (April 12).

3 years ago National Security

Jamaicans Engaging in Illegal Migration Putting Lives at Risk

Persons engaging in illegal migration are exposing themselves to dangerous situations such as kidnapping, human trafficking and death, warns Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina...

By: Chanel Spence, April 12, 2023

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), speaks with Director of Juvenile Institutions, Claudeth Hamilton, during the recent official opening ceremony for the newly renovated Block B at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. At right is Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Gary Rowe.

3 years ago National Security

DCS Heightening Focus on Reintegrating Rehabilitated Offenders into the Society

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will be placing greater focus on successfully reintegrating rehabilitated offenders into the society. State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne,...

By: Rochelle Williams, April 12, 2023

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (third right), participates in the cutting of the ribbon to open the newly renovated Block B at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (April 4). Joining him (from left) are Director of Juvenile Services, Department of Correctional Services (DSC), Claudeth Hamilton; Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Services, Joyce Stone; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Gary Rowe; Superintendent of the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre, Maulette White; and Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers.

3 years ago National Security

Renovated Block Opens at Rio Cobre Juvenile Centre

Renovation of Block B at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, which was undertaken at a cost of $34.3 million, has provided an improved environment to support...

By: Rochelle Williams, April 5, 2023

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

3 years ago National Security

Major Crimes Down 22 Per Cent

The police are reporting a 22 per cent decline in major crimes at the end of March 2023, when compared to the corresponding period last year. Addressing a virtual press...

By: Chris Patterson, April 5, 2023

3 years ago National Security

353 Persons Charged with Offences Under Firearms Act

A total of 658 charges have been laid against 353 persons for various offences under the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act. This was disclosed by Commissioner of Police,...

By: Chris Patterson, April 5, 2023

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