Matthew Samuda

Senate Passes Bill to Amend Trafficking in Persons Act

A bill to amend the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2021 was today passed in the Senate without objection. The changes…

3 years ago

Matthew Samuda: New Day for Local Corrections System

Cabinet Minister with responsibility for the nation's prisons, Senator Matthew Samuda has announced historic changes for the local corrections system. This…

3 years ago

Minister Samuda: ENDS Compliance Notable

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Matthew Samuda, has sought to address concerns about ENDS and the…

3 years ago

New Police Station Opens at Ian Fleming Airport

The Ian Fleming Airport in St. Mary had a grand opening on August 14, after months of reconstruction. The renovation…

3 years ago

Recently Arrested Correctional Officers Back At Work

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Matthew Samuda says stiffer penalties are coming for those who smuggle…

3 years ago

Hundreds Arrested For Attempting To Traffic Narcotics

Since the start of the year, a total of 743 persons have been arrested for attempting to illegally traffic narcotics…

4 years ago

St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre Raided By Security Team

The St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre was raided by members of a multi-agency security team in search of contraband belonging…

4 years ago

Good News for Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre

Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre bigger and better for 2021 - A correctional centre in St Catherine will be improved…

4 years ago

Correctional Facilities Receive Support In Reducing Recidivism

Correctional Facilities island wide have benefited from 620,000 pounds in support aid from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development…

4 years ago

Parole Board To Review More Cases, For Release Of Inmates Due To COVID-19

The Parole Board within the Department of Correctional Services will be meeting more frequently to review cases of offenders that…

4 years ago