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New Identification to be unveiled in Jamaica

By CNW Reporter··1 min read
New Identification to be unveiled in Jamaica
Key Points(3)
  • <h2>Jamaica</h2> The government of Jamaica says it will roll out its National Identification System (NIDS) in January 2018.
  • Prime Minister Andrew Holness said NIDS is expected to have a transformative effect on Jamaica, providing a comprehensive and secure structure to capture and store personal identity information for citizens and persons resident in the island.
  • Addressing the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) conference earlier this week, Holness said NIDS was the first item on the agenda for discussion at the weekly meeting of the Cabinet this week.

Jamaica

The government of Jamaica says it will roll out its National Identification System (NIDS) in January 2018.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said NIDS is expected to have a transformative effect on Jamaica, providing a comprehensive and secure structure to capture and store personal identity information for citizens and persons resident in the island.

Addressing the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) conference earlier this week,  Holness said NIDS was the first item on the agenda for discussion at the weekly meeting of the Cabinet this week.

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