Mural
December 21, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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Stand up for our Country Mural Unveiling in Hanna Town

Creative spaces are are very important and the Government of Jamaica is making every effort to nurture creative expressions.

The “Stand Up for Our country ” mural is testament to that!

The partners in this initiative include Crime Stop Jamaica, Kingston Creative and Digital Foundation.

The residents of Hanna town have embraced the mural and what it represents.

We know of the relationship between physical environment and violence, as such we thank all those who have participated in making this augmented  reality a mural reality!

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December 21, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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South Camp Juvenile and Correctional and Remand Centre Christmas Luncheon

Today I visited the South Camp Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centre and the staff of the facility and the wards for their Christmas luncheon.
The team at We Transform Jamaica was able to bring some Christmas cheer by presenting all with gifts.
It is important that you with all that’s happening we reassure our youth and the persons in charge that they matter and their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. What better way to do that than to ensure they have a Merry Christmas. #GivingBack  #NewJamaica.
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Senate dec 10
December 10, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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Statement to the Honourable Senate Regarding the Update on the Correctional Services Technical Working Group and the Bedridden and Informed Inmates

Today in the Senate I updated all on the Correctional Services Technical Working Group and the bedridden Inmates.

We are building towards a new Jamaica and. better Jamaica and this is one of those vital steps in making that happen.

Portmore
November 10, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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Visit to St. Catherine South Police Division and Visit to the family of Cavan Davis

Yesterday, I visited the St. Catherine South Police Division, where I spoke with Commanding Officer and Superintendent of Police, Christopher Phillips and his team.
We discussed some of the pressing issues affecting the division as well as solutions that could be implemented in light of the near approaching Yuletide season.
While In St. Catherine, representatives from the E-commerce National Delivery Solution (ENDS) management team also accompanied me to the community where the family of Cavan Davis resides to pay our respect.
Cavan was was the first person in Jamaica to sign up for ENDS.  Unfortunately, he was murdered last weekend while operating his business in Portmore.
Investigations continue and the Police are working to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are caught, charged and placed before the Court, in the name of justice.
PSRA MRU
November 5, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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Commissioning of the MRU & the Announcement of the New PSRA Logo & Online Renewal Portal

The Private Security Industry is not just a facilitator of economic growth but is itself a strategic industry, crucial to advancing national security interests.
Therefore,  it is in the government’s interests to strengthen governance and regulation of the private security sector for a coherent public- private approach to promoting increased security and safety.
On November 4, myself and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Courtney Williams attended the handing over ceremony for the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) Mobile Registration Unit  (MRU).
In addition to it’s offices in Montego Bay and Kingston, the PSRA will now facilitate new registrations and renewals via its Mobile Registration Unit (MRU) islandwide.
security personnel licence renewals will be offered online via the website: www.psra.gov.jm/.
This is a step in the right direction towards a #NewJamaica #BetterJamaica.
TFACC
October 29, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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New Medical Centre and infirmary at the Tamarind farm Adult Correctional Centre

Today I joined Permanent Secretary, Mr. Courtney Williams, Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Colonel Retired Gary Rowe and Director of the Medical Services Unit, Dr. Donna Powe to officially open the Medical Centre and Infirmary at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre following a commitment made by DPM and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang after the death of Noel Chambers.
The facility is the first of its kind and is to house approximately 20 bed-ridden and infirmed inmates.
ICT
October 17, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Cybersecurity Consultations

We recently traveled to Phoenix Arizona and Washington DC to participate in a study tour for the ICT organized by the United States Embassy of Jamaica in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and the Arizona State University, to look at the opportunities for capacity building in Jamaica ICT with a focus on Cyber Security – so much to share in that regard in the coming days.

Thank you to the team from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Ambassador Marks for the usual hospitality.

ENDS
October 17, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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Get on the ENDS

As we stay in place and observe the No Movement days to lessen the Covid risks, I’m reminding all of Jamaica to support the businesses listed on the #ENDS platform.
Enjoy your deliveries at home. Stay safe, stay healthy!
Vaccination Blitz Tower Street
October 14, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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Vaccination Blitz at Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility

The Department of Correctional services continued its vaccination push yesterday, at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, officers and inmates both showed up to to get vaccinated. We continue to push to overcome hesitancy. We continue to schedule such vaccination exercises in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
A big thank you to the Medical team led by, Dr. Powe, the Department of Correctional Services and their teams for giving Covid management the attention it deserves.
G2K pic
September 28, 2021 0 Comment Arrayma Smith
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G2K (KSA) Chapter – Rehabilitation Amongst Youth

Join me at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, September 30, 2021 on the G2K KSA Chapter meeting where I will be discussing rehabilitation amongst youth.
I have portfolio responsibility for the Department of Correctional Services, and currently 172 wards are currently under our care.
Rehabilitation of youth is using training, workshops and counseling to transform the wayward youth to a law abiding life. It is vital in curtailing recidivism and for them to lead productive lives after release.
The youth is our future and we should all make it our priority to train their minds and keep them on the right path.
Tune in for an informative session.

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