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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference recently.

Gov’t Resumes E-Commerce National Delivery System

By: Chris Patterson, August 25, 2021

The Government has resumed the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) and has granted permission for registered stakeholders to operate until midnight during the coronavirus (COVID-19) curfew hours and on no-movement...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the nation during a recent digital press conference.

Gov’t Remains Resolute In The Fight Against Crime

By: Chanel Spence, August 24, 2021

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), in discussion with Minister of State in the Ministry of Health & Wellness and Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Superintendent of Police Aaron Fletcher during a recent tour of the Stony Hill and Red Hills communities in the constituency.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Tours Communities in West Rural St. Andrew

National Security and Peace 5 years ago PICA Opens Document Forensic Laboratory
By: Chris Patterson, August 19, 2021
National Security and Peace 5 years ago Police Dispatch System Being Upgraded
By: Chris Patterson, August 16, 2021
Aviation 5 years ago PHOTOS: New Police Post at Ian Fleming Airport Officially Open

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Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (left) along with Commanding Officer of the Trelawny Police Division, Superintendent Carlos Russell (right), lead a peace walk in the community of Wakefield on Independence Day (August 6).

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Stakeholders Stage Peace Walk in Wakefield Trelawny

The Trelawny Police Division staged a major peace walk through the community of Wakefield on Independence Day (August 6) calling for an end to crime and violence in the area....

By: Okoye Henry, August 8, 2021

Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch at the Ministry of National Security, Arvel Grant.

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JCF Making It Easier To Get Criminal Records

The upgrading of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Automated Palm and Fingerprint Identification System is in progress and is slated to come on stream in September. In a recent interview...

By: Chris Patterson, August 5, 2021

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on June 15.

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Parks And Green Spaces To Be Constructed In August Town

August Town is set to benefit from the construction of parks and green spaces under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP II). A community-implemented contract for the undertaking, valued at...

By: Latonya Linton, August 4, 2021

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on June 15.

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Infrastructure Work In Greenwich Town ZOSO

Some 70 households in Greenwich Town, St. Andrew, are expected to directly benefit from a zinc-fence removal initiative. This is contained in the Greenwich Town Community Zone Social Intervention Ministry...

By: Latonya Linton, August 3, 2021

Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the 2021 Medal of Honour for General Service to Corporal J. Dawkins during the Jamaica Defence Force Armed Forces Day Parade on Friday (July 30), at Up Park Camp, Kingston. Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General Rocky Meade (left).

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Medals Presented To JDF Personnel

One hundred and forty members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on Friday (July 30) received the 2021 Medal of Honour for General Service. The medals were presented by Governor-General,...

By: Chris Patterson, July 31, 2021

Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson, speaking at recently held Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)

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Parents Encouraged To Protect Children From Online Predators

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to monitor the online activities of children to protect them from becoming victims of human trafficking. The call came from Manager of the Trafficking...

By: Colleen Dawkins, July 30, 2021

Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson, speaking at a recently held Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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Anti-Trafficking Task Force Seeking To Strengthen Partnership With Schools

The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) is seeking to strengthen collaboration with schools to reduce the number of persons who fall victim to human trafficking. “We are...

By: Colleen Dawkins, July 30, 2021

Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson, speaking at a recently held Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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Virtual Anti-Trafficking Town Hall July 30

The Ministry of National Security through its National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) will be hosting a virtual town hall on Friday (July 30) in observance of World...

By: Colleen Dawkins, July 30, 2021