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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in discussion with Operations Manager, Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA), Vivette Webber-McLaughlin, during a tour of the PSRA Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in discussion with Operations Manager, Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA), Vivette Webber-McLaughlin, during a tour of the PSRA Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.

Harsher Penalties For Taking Contraband Into Prison

By: Okoye Henry, May 18, 2021
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says legislation that governs contraband within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), is to be amended. Speaking with journalists during a...
(From left): Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Staff Sergeant H. Powell, Engineer Regiment, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF); Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, view the newly constructed Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew, during a tour of the facility on May 15.

New Olympic Gardens Police Station To Open By End Of June

By: Rochelle Williams, May 17, 2021
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing the Senate on May 14.

DCS To Hire Senior Psychiatrist To Treat Mentally Ill Inmates

By: Chris Patterson, May 15, 2021

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang speaking in the House of Representatives on April 28.
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