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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 11).

House Approves Order To Strengthen Fight Against Money Laundering

By: Latonya Linton, January 13, 2022

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 11), approved the Proceeds of Crime (Designated Non-Financial Institution) (Trust and Corporate Services Providers) Order, 2022. The Order provides for the designation of...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), interacting with Caretaker for the Petersfield Division, Junior Clarke (left), after visiting the home of slain siblings Dervin Jones and Sheldon Jones in the community of Carawina in Petersfield, Westmoreland, on Thursday (January 6). Councillor for the Cornwall Mountain Division, Dawnette Foster, is pictured right

Crime-Fighting Boost For Westmoreland Police

By: Okoye Henry, January 12, 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets newly appointed Minister of State, Hon. Zavia Mayne, on his arrival at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston for the first day of work on Tuesday (January 11).

PHOTOS: Hon. Dr. Horace Chang Welcomes State Minister, Hon. Zavia Mayne

National Security and Peace 4 years ago More Police Youth Clubs For Westmoreland
By: Okoye Henry, January 11, 2022
National Security and Peace 4 years ago New Firearms Bill For Parliament By End Of January
By: Okoye Henry, January 11, 2022
National Security and Peace 4 years ago Parade Gardens Residents Assured of Professional Conduct by Security Personnel During ZOSO
By: Alecia Smith, January 9, 2022

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Gov’t Targeting Wider Public Consultations On Usage Of States Of Public Emergency

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government plans to consult with the wider society on the usage of States of Public Emergency (SOEs), to secure stakeholder buy-in....

By: Chanel Spence, January 9, 2022

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), fields questions from journalists during a digital press conference on Sunday (January 9). With him (from second left) are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Mathew Samuda; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

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Zone Of Special Operations Declared in Parade Gardens

A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has been declared in Parade Gardens, Kingston for 60 days. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement at a digital...

By: Alecia Smith, January 9, 2022

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

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Gov’t Bolstering Capacity To Secure Borders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is bolstering its capacity to control the country’s territorial waters in order to curtail the entry of illegal firearms. The...

By: Latonya Linton, January 6, 2022

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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JCF Reminds Public of Crash Hotspots

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public of some of the crash hotspots across the country, and is appealing to motorists to exercise extra care when traversing these...

By: Peta- Gay Hodges, January 4, 2022

The ‘Stand Up For Our Country’ mural, which was unveiled in Hannah Town, Kingston, recently. The augmented reality (AR) artwork, done by Bonito Thompson, is part of a Crime Stop project, aimed at urging Jamaicans to stand together against crime.

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PHOTOS: Unveiling of ‘Stand Up For Our Country’ Mural

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

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New Firearms Bill to Include Harshest Consequences for Illegal Possession

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says a new Firearms Bill will be brought to Parliament. This Bill will make it clear that the harshest consequences will flow for...

By: LATONYA LINTON, January 1, 2022

Pictured is Her Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Alexander Bustamante. The naming and commissioning ceremony was held at HMJS CAGWAY, Port Royal, on Thursday (December 30). It is the latest addition to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) fleet and will deploy as part of the 2nd District JDF CG fleet. It arrived at HMJS CAGWAY on August 5, 2021. The ceremony also featured the naming of the HMJS Samuel Sharpe and HMJS George William Gordon. Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson

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HMJS Alexander Bustamante Added To JDF’S Fleet

The naming and commissioning ceremony of the Her Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Alexander Bustamante, was held at HMJS CAGWAY, Port Royal on Thursday (December 30). It is the latest addition...

By: Rochelle Williams, December 31, 2021

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses wards of the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre and Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre during an event on Wednesday (December 22). The engagement was held at the Rio Cobre Centre in St. Catherine.

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PHOTOS: Minister Matthew Samuda Presents Gifts to Wards of the State