National Identification and Registration Authority established
Published:Friday | March 15, 2024 | 5:55 PM
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today announced the establishment of the National Identification and Registration Authority, the body which will oversee the implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS).
The nine-member body is chaired by Bishop Conrad Pitkin, who is the Custos of St James.
NIDS is expected to provide a secure, reliable, and unique method of authenticating an individual's identity.
Holness says the establishment of the authority represents a commitment to modernisation, efficiency, and the safeguarding of the rights of citizens.
“NIDS will serve as a cornerstone of our efforts to enhance national security, improve access to government services, and foster socio-economic development.”
The other members of the board are:
* Georgia Hamilton - Attorney-at-law.
* Reverend Newton Dixon - Representative from the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches.
* Kenrick Steele - Information and Communication Technology, and Cybersecurity.
* Alok Jain, CD - Financial Management and Accounting.
* Maria Thompson Walters - Human Resource Management and Public Administration.
* Shereika Hemmings Allison, JP- Senior public official in the Ministry with responsibility for the Authority.
* Emil Holgate- Senior public official in the Ministry with responsibility for national security.
* Gordon Christopher Reckord - Representative of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica.
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