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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives recently. Listening (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

House Approves Report of Joint Select Committee on Firearms Act

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, July 29, 2022

The House of Representatives recently approved the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act (2022). The Report outlines the recommended changes...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Zavia Mayne, delivered remarks at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) 82nd Intake Passing Out Ceremony at the Carl Rattray Staff College last Friday (July 22).

Courts Should Mandate Participation in Rehab Programmes – Mayne

By: LISA ROWE, July 28, 2022

Increase in Number of Calls to Crime Stop in 2021

By: Latonya Linton, July 26, 2022

JIS Think Tank 3 years ago Several Activities for Trafficking in Persons Week
By: Lisa Rowe, July 25, 2022
National Security 3 years ago Zero Tolerance Approach to the Smuggling of Contraband into Prisons
By: Garwin Davis, July 25, 2022
Gender Affairs 3 years ago Jamaica Will Continue to Tackle Gender-Based Violence – Mayne
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (right), in conversation with a ward when he toured the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre on July 14. With the State Minister are Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Col. (Retired) Gary Rowe (second left) and Superintendent in charge of the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre, Maulette White (second right).

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Automotive Programme for Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre

Wards at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Catherine will benefit from an Automotive and Driver’s Education Programme in August. The announcement was made by Minister of State...

By: LISA ROWE, July 19, 2022

Chief Technical Director (Acting) in the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers.

3 years ago National Security

Vital Services Provided at Fairs Hosted by National Security Ministry

Vital government services are provided to parents and community members through the social service fairs being held by the Ministry of National Security, says Chief Technical Director in the Ministry,...

By: Chris Patterson, July 18, 2022

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) Courtney Williams (left), looks on while United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, Nick Perry (centre), shakes hands with Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, the Hon. Zavia Mayne. Occasion was the third Bilateral Dialogue for the US-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership held on July 13, at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Kingston.

3 years ago National Security

Gov’t Strengthening Measures against Human Trafficking

The Government of Jamaica is strengthening the national framework to combat human trafficking. Development of a National Policy and Plan of Action on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) are underway through...

By: Lisa Rowe, July 15, 2022

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, delivers remarks at the third Bilateral Dialogue for the US-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, held on July 13 at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, in Kingston.

3 years ago National Security

Government Committed to The Fight against Human Trafficking – Mayne

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, has reassured US partners of the Government’s commitment to the fight against human trafficking. “We have been training...

By: Lisa Rowe, July 15, 2022

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), admires decorative pillows made by wards of the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility on Thursday (July 14). Also pictured (from second left) are: Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Tailoring Instructor, Carmen Williams; and Director of Juvenile Services, Department of Correctional Services, Claudeth Hamilton.

3 years ago National Security

State Minister Hails Rio Cobre Correctional Centre Rehabilitation Programme

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says he is encouraged by the comprehensive suite of programmes offered by the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre...

By: Alecia Smith, July 15, 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fifth left, front row), with members of the technical working group developing the country’s national organised crime strategy, at the launch of the three-day technical workshop on Tuesday (July 12) in Montego Bay.

3 years ago National Security

Gov’t Developing Organised Crime Strategy

The Government is developing a national strategy to combat organised crime. The strategy will target key crime producers and create an environment for sustained crime reduction and increased economic growth...

By: Lisa Rowe, July 13, 2022

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson

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Murders in St. Catherine Declined by 81% During State of Public Emergency

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says subsequent to the declaration of the State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine on June 17, murders declined by 81 per cent,...

By: Chris Patterson, July 6, 2022

Case managers from The Ministry of National Security engaged a group of parents in a sensitisation session at Dupont Primary & Infant School for the 25 Schools Strategy.

3 years ago EducationNational Security

25 Schools Strategy Welcomed by Parents

The Ministry of National Security is conducting sensitisation sessions at schools across Jamaica to inform parents about the 25 Schools Strategy. The project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry...

By: Lisa Rowe, July 6, 2022

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