Ministry Of National Security

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• The Ministry of National Security (MNS) was established as a single ministry in 2001 following the separation of the Ministry of National Security & Justice to form two separate ministries
• The minister is the Honourable Dr. Horace Chang, MP
• The minister without portfolio is the Senator Honourable Mr. Matthew Samuda
• The permanent secretary is Ms. Dianne McIntosh
• The opposition spokesperson is Mr. Peter Bunting
• Vision statement: The Ministry of National Security will be the model of national security excellence in the caribbean region, characterized by a highly trained and motivated staff, sophisticated and flexible policy development capacity, effective and efficient deployment of resources, the employment of modern technology and best practices in crime fighting, crime prevention and protecting the nation from external threats
• Mission statement: To contribute towards creating a safe and secure Jamaica by the effective enforcement of law, order and maintenance of secure borders
• Some of the ministry’s mandate:
- Facilitate the maintenance of law and order;
- Protect Jamaica against internal and external threats;
• Some of the services provided:
- Handling requests for permanent residency status
- Issuing passports to Jamaicans living at home and abroad
- Police Record
- Issuing of Firearm Licenses
- Grant, refuse, suspend or cancel licenses or registration cards issued to the Private Security Industry
• Some agencies of the ministry:
- Jamaica Constabulary Force
- Jamaica Defence Force
- Passport Immigration & Citizenship Agency
- Department of Correctional Services
- Police Civilian Oversight Authority
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Website: http://mns.gov.jm/
Email: information@mns.gov.jm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mns.gov.jm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/natsecurityja

Location
2 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Phone: (876) - 906-4908
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 4:00pm