Horace Chang
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19506.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Horace Chang is a Jamaican politician and the National Security Minister of Jamaica. He has been a prominent figure in the government, focusing on improving the country's security apparatus. Chang has emphasized the need for an intelligence-driven approach within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to effectively combat crime and enhance public safety. His recent remarks highlighted the government's commitment to providing the police with necessary resources, including a significant investment in vehicles to modernize law enforcement operations. Chang's leadership aims to build a more efficient and responsive police force while addressing concerns about extrajudicial killings and improving community trust in the police.
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Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang has publicly stated that the MOU is not a secret document.
Mickel Jackson | When the public is shut out | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-02
Dr Horace Chang is the national security minister who is urged to support mental health training for police.
Editorial | Whither the ‘unfit to plead’ report? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-24
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, welcomed the new citizens into the Jamaican family.
Jamaica welcomes 30 new citizens | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-23
Horace Chang is the JLP General Secretary who acknowledged Dean Peart's contributions to politics.
LOUD LIFE, QUIET GOODBYE - Tributes pour in for straight-talking former minister and MP | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-13
Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang said the MOU was signed three weeks ago.
Push for US inquiry into deportee deal - Federal lawmakers urged to launch probe into third-country nationals agreement | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-04
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang confirmed that Jamaica had signed an MOU with the US Department of Homeland Security.
Jamaica Coalition for a Healthy Society wants US deportation deal paused pending public scrutiny | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-02Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang has rejected suggestions that the Government would allow criminals to be imported into Jamaica.
Chang: No criminal will find safe haven in Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-01Dr Horace Chang has dismissed concerns that Jamaica could become a haven for criminals under the proposed agreement with the United States.
Ja will not become a safe haven for criminals, says Chang in dismissing fears over third-country deportees | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-01National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has insisted that those being sent here are third-country nationals, not deportees.
Michael Abrahams | The case of the non-deportee deportees | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-30
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang, who signed the deal, has said the arrangement excludes persons with criminal convictions.
Holness: Public alarm over US deportee deal ‘almost ridiculous'; vows no dumping of undesirables on Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-22National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang confirmed that the TCN agreement had been signed last week.
‘We don’t want it’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-22
Horace Chang stated that the figure of 10,000 TCNs did not represent an agreed quota.
Off the mark - US Embassy diplomatic note names Cabinet minister as originator of third-country nationals proposal | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-19Horace Chang is the National Security Minister and deputy prime minister of Jamaica who discussed the deportee deal in Parliament.
Chang tells Parliament: Deportee deal was a US request | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-19
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang opened a new state-of-the-art computer laboratory at the New Roads Primary School in Westmoreland.
Chang donates computer laboratory to alma mater | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-02
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has described the new C5 centre as a 'gamechanger'.
Russell wants Gov’t to fully fund JamaicaEye expansion | NewsJamaica· 2026-05-29
Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has repeatedly suggested that mandatory deployment during dangerous operations may be impractical.
‘Taking us for fools!’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-05-28
Horace Chang’s comments about blood money funding human rights advocacy are criticized.
Ronald Thwaites | When choices are limited | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-03-02
Dr Horace Chang is the National Security Minister who made controversial comments about advocacy groups.
JLP youth arm urges Chang to stand firm amid ‘blood money’ backlash | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-28
Dr Horace Chang described the human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) as 'living off blood money.'
‘Reckless and unbecoming’ …Opposition condemns Chang’s ‘blood money’ remark about JFJ | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-25
Minister Chang confirmed that detailed technical assessments determined the building cannot be restored through routine repairs.
Belfield Police Station in St Mary set for upgrade | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-25
Dr Horace Chang has strongly condemned Saturday’s gun attack in Denham Town, Kingston that left a three-year-old boy dead.
Chang condemns ‘senseless’ deadly Denham Town attack | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-22Dr Horace Chang, the security minister and deputy PM, resumed official duties on Monday, delivering remarks at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s monthly Operations Review Meeting.
Dr Horace Chang, the security minister and deputy PM, resumes official duties | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-09
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang said the 'primary benefit' of body-worn cameras is the maintenance of public order such as its use in the apprehension of street vendors.
Police commissioner rejects 'lies' JCF delayed rollout of body-worn cameras | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-22
Dr Horace Chang, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, is hospitalised.
‘Baseless and Fictitious’: National Security Ministry refutes Chang hospitalisation claims | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-17National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang said the primary benefit of body-worn cameras is the maintenance of public order.
'Will body-worn cameras be used in planned operations?' - JFJ asks JCF | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-14National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang declared that the 'tide has shifted' in the fight against crime and violence in Jamaica.
‘Tide shift’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-13
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang, who is also the Minister of National Security and Peace, is currently out of office recovering from an 'elective procedure'.
PM travels to New York for official business | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-04
National Security and Peace Minister Dr Horace Chang said the CSP has delivered measurable results despite pressures from COVID-19.
EU, Gov’t tout Citizen Security Plan in post-Melissa recovery | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-26
National Security and Peace Minister Dr Horace Chang described the murders as an affront to public order.
Jamaicans shocked at brazen attack which left two cops dead
Guyana· 2025-11-16
National Security and Peace Minister Dr Horace Chang described the murders as an affront to public order.
‘THEY NEVER STOOD A CHANCE’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-15