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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (File Photo)

Gov’t Establishes Citizen Security Secretariat

By: Ministry of National Security, February 18, 2021

One hundred communities are expected to be impacted by community transformation initiatives being implemented under the Citizen Security Plan (CSP) and coordinated by the newly established Citizen Security Secretariat (CSS). The...

JAMCOVID Security Protocols Strengthened

By: Ministry of National Security, February 17, 2021

$6 Million Dollars Worth Of Compressed Marijuana Seized On The Port

By: Jamaica Customs Agency, February 12, 2021

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By: Chris Patterson, February 22, 2021
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (JIS FIle Photo)

5 years ago National Security

Amendments To Key Laws To Fight Crime Set For Completion By March 31

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says amendments to key pieces of legislation, which form part of measures to modernise Jamaica’s laws and strengthen crime-fighting strategies, are being programmed...

National Security Minikster, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), looks at one of several text books to be distributed to students enrolled in primary and secondary schools in St. James and Westmoreland with (from left) Youth Programme Coordinator at Flanker Resource Centre, Joan Munroe-Green, and Administrator at Flanker Resource Centre, Sandra Clarke, following a handover ceremony at the Flanker Primary and Junior High School in St James on February 5.

5 years ago National Security

Investments In Education And Youth Can Potentially Curtail Crime And Violence – Dr. Chang

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says targeted investments in education and the nation’s youth can potentially curtail crime and violence in Jamaica over the long-term. Against this background,...

By: Nickieta Sterling, February 8, 2021

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and participants in the truck driver simulator training programme at the JDF’s Caribbean Military Academy, during a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Friday (February 5).

5 years ago National SecurityYouth

Thirty At-risk Youth in St. James Enroll in CMA Truck Driver Simulator Training Programme

Thirty young men drawn from vulnerable communities across St. James have enrolled in the inaugural truck driver simulator training programme being offered at the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA), the tertiary...

By: Nickieta Sterling, February 6, 2021

Inspector of Police, Rochelle McGibbon Scott.

5 years ago JusticeNational Security

Restorative Justice Helping to Minimise Reprisals

Inspector of Police, Rochelle McGibbon Scott, is hailing restorative justice as a useful tool in helping to minimise reprisals when a crime is committed. An alternative dispute resolution method, restorative...

By: Twila Wheelan, February 6, 2021

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 2).

5 years ago National Security

Gov’t Committed To Plan Secure Jamaica – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is even more driven to pursue Plan Secure Jamaica, which provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling crime...

By: Latonya Linton, February 4, 2021

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), observes as Ballistic Technician, Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), Francine Williams (seated), anaylses the image of a bullet, during a tour of the FLA's 91 Old Hope Road location in St. Andrew on Thursday (January 28). Also looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams (second right), while Chief Executive Officer, FLA, Shane Dalling, points out features of the image.

5 years ago National Security

Amendments To Firearms Act To Be Completed By March 31

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that the amendments to the Firearms Act should be completed before the end of this financial year. “The final drafts are...

By: Chris Patterson, January 29, 2021

Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling. (Photo: Adrian Walker)

5 years ago CybersecurityTechnology

Citizens Urged To Be Extra Vigilant Online

With the increase in online activity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) is urging persons to be extra vigilant in order to guard...

By: Colleen Dawkins, January 26, 2021

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at Wednesday's (Jan. 20) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

5 years ago National Security

Cabinet Approves $21 Million Towards Legal Fees Of Five JCF Members

Cabinet has given approval for the contribution of $21 million towards the legal fees of five members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This was disclosed by Minister of Education,...

By: Chris Patterson, January 21, 2021

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Amendments To Key Laws To Fight Crime Set For Completion By March 31

Investments In Education And Youth Can Potentially Curtail Crime And Violence – Dr. Chang

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Restorative Justice Helping to Minimise Reprisals

Gov’t Committed To Plan Secure Jamaica – Dr. Chang

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