Over 170 wards in state care received gifts courtesy of the Ministry of National Security’s We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP). The gift drive was coordinated under its “Connect with love this Christmas” initiative.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang who assisted with handing over gifts to the ward, pointed out that “the Christmas gift drive is a means of rehabilitation that aids with the transformation process of the wards in state care. It also demonstrates our compassion and care for them.”

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says as of April 1, 2021, the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) will formally and legally be designated an independent Agency of the Ministry.

“Since its establishment in 2018, MOCA has consistently conducted its investigations and operations with the highest level of quality and integrity, and has always done so independently,” Minister Chang said.

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says as of April 1, 2021, the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) will formally and legally be designated an independent Agency of the Ministry.

“Since its establishment in 2018, MOCA has consistently conducted its investigations and operations with the highest level of quality and integrity, and has always done so independently,” Minister Chang said.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security (MNS), Courtney Williams, has been appointed Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP).

Mr. Williams, who succeeds Carol Palmer, Permanent Secretary in the Minstry of Science, Energy and Technology, has committed that under his leadership, every effort will be made to ensure NATFATIP is sufficiently resourced to undertake critical activities.

Security Minister urges Community Support to Intercept Criminals

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is urging the public to come forward with information that will assist the security forces in apprehending criminals who have been perpetuating a reign of terror in some communities across the island.

A submission is soon to be presented to the Cabinet for the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) to introduce a one-year temporary residency to foreign nationals. This according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

The Minister was speaking earlier today at the opening ceremony for a new PICA office at the Fairview Plaza in Montego Bay, St. James.

A submission is soon to be presented to the Cabinet for the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) to introduce a one-year temporary residency to foreign nationals. This according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

The Minister was speaking earlier today at the opening ceremony for a new PICA office at the Fairview Plaza in Montego Bay, St. James.

BY THE HON. MATTHEW SAMUDA

MINISTER WITHOUT PORTFOLIO

CONTROLLED ENTRY PROGRAMME

JUNE 19, 2020

Mr. President

I rise this morning to give a brief statement which relates to the Controlled Entry Programme and

in general our border management. The arrangements related to our borders have gone through

several iterations since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jamaica, under the Disaster Risk

Management Act with the various orders. It is important that this information be put on the record

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang has reiterated the Government’s commitment to modernising the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for improved efficiency.

“The Telecommunication Centre at the Elleston Road Police Station has been completely refurbished and is now providing quality communication to the police force, which is a prerequisite to successful policing,” said Minister Chang during a tour of the Elleston Road, Hunts Bay, Denham Town and Central Police Stations in the Area 4 Police Division yesterday (Saturday, June 6).

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, is extending condolences to the family and friends of 32-year-old correctional officer (C/O) Jimel Westney from the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre. Officer Westney was performing his assigned duties during the facilities’ unlocking process when he was attacked and stabbed by an inmate earlier today.

The officer passed away a short while ago while undergoing treatment at hospital.