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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (right), accepts a token presented to her by Constable Chantel Fox of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), for her contribution to the success of PSTEB Women’s Conference 2026, held at the Police Officers’ Club on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Jul 03, 2026

Permanent Secretary Stone Roofe Urges Female Officers to Embrace Leadership

Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, has urged female officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), to embrace leadership…

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First page of the press release: Ministry of National Security and Peace Dismisses False Claims About Third Country Nationals Being Housed in St. Mary
Jun 27, 2026

Ministry of National Security and Peace Dismisses False Claims About Third Country Nationals Being Housed in St. Mary

The Ministry of National Security and Peace is dismissing as false and misleading, the assertion made during the Television Jamaica Prime Time News broadcast on June 25, that Third Country…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, reaffirms Jamaica’s commitment to delivering the peace dividend to Jamaicans while participating in the Security and Public Safety Plenary at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16).
Jun 17, 2026

Dr. Chang reaffirms GOJ’s commitment to delivering the Peace Dividend

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of National Security and Peace, remains steadfast in its pledge to ensure that the nation’s evolving security architecture delivers tangible…

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First page of the press release: by the Minister of National Security and Peace on the Jamaica - United States Third Country Nationals (TCN) Arrangement
Jun 16, 2026

by the Minister of National Security and Peace on the Jamaica - United States Third Country Nationals (TCN) Arrangement

As the Minister responsible for Jamaica’s national security interests, I want to assure the public that the safety and security of our citizens and all people in Jamaica as well as our…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (centre) and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right) address Vice Principal of the Constant Spring Primary School, Michelle Wiggins, and Grade one students at a recent visit to the St. Andrew-based institution.
Jun 11, 2026

School Resource Officer Programme and Technology Investments Making Schools Safer - Minister Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has underscored the value of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Programme and strategic…

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the protection of children is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of any society in the digital age. (File Photo)
Jun 10, 2026

Government Strengthening Legislative Framework to Protect Jamaica’s Children in the Digital Age

The Government of Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s children by advancing stronger legislation and institutional frameworks to confront the growing threat…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr Horace Chang and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Howard Chambers, interact with students of the Constant Spring Primary and Infant School, while visiting the institution after touring Area 5 Headquarters in Constant Spring, on Thursday, June 4.
Jun 10, 2026

We have left the old policing behind a long time ago – Minister Chang

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has turned its back on old-fashioned policing and has embraced a modern, professional approach in handling crime, declares Deputy Prime Minister and…

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Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (4th right, first row) and Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (second right) are joined by President of the Caribbean Association of Forensic Sciences (CAFS), Inspector (Ret’d) Gregory Williams (third right) and members of the CAFS executive and specially invited guests at the CAFS Biennial Conference on June 8 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Jun 09, 2026

Forensic Science Emerging as Critical Tool in Jamaica’s Fight Against Crime – Dr. Chang

The increasing use of forensic science is strengthening the delivery of justice and security by transforming the way crimes are investigated and prosecuted, as investigators access more…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang greets members of the Area 7 Team at the Jamaica Constabulary Force National Sports 2026 held on Saturday (May 30) at the UWI, Mona Bowl in Kingston.
Jun 05, 2026

The JCF - Law Enforcement Choice in the Caribbean – Minister Chang 01. 06.2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, lauds the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for its transformation into the “law enforcement…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Deputy Commissioner of Police Warren Clarke (left) and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (centre) at the Police Area 5 Headquarters in Constant Spring, St. Andrew, on Thursday, June 4. Area 5 recorded zero murders in the first 138 days of the year.
Jun 05, 2026

DPM Chang Hails Historic Crime Reduction in Police Area 5

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Thursday (June 4) commended the men and women of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)…

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First page of the press release: Statement - DPM Chang on Integrity Commission Report on Firearm Licensing Authority
Jun 04, 2026

Statement - DPM Chang on Integrity Commission Report on Firearm Licensing Authority

The tabling of the Integrity Commission’s report on the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) has understandably generated significant public interest and concern. The Government recognises the…

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, delivers remarks at the EU-LAC Programme on Justice and Security (EL PACCTO) Workshop on Alternative Measures to Imprisonment on Tuesday (June 2), held at the S Hotel in Kingston.
Jun 02, 2026

National Correctional Services Policy to pave way for electronic monitoring and expanded alternatives to incarceration – Minister Cuthbert-Flynn

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, has announced that the Government will explore additional measures, including electronic…

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