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This document presents Jamaica's overarching policies on national security matters through a process of a strategic environmental analysis relating to security. It describes the threats that work against the full achievement of the country's security goals, determines Jamaica's security priorities in relation to the capabilities and policies required to counter those threats, and establishes the responsibilities, structures, and timelines for implementation. It is argued that, whilst maintaining its sovereignty, Jamaica will continue to meet its international obligations and play its full role in contributing to the security and development of its partners in the Caribbean, Americas and the international community.