KINGSTON, Jamaica — With his rehabilitation following an elective surgery set to be complete in March, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Horace Chang has returned to office.

Chang attended Cabinet and the Ministry of National Security on Monday.

“I am officially back in the ministry but will not be on the road until March. My rehabilitation will be considered complete on February 27, 2026. I will be using the next few weeks to get fully up-to-date on relevant matters,” Chang shared.

The minister is returning after a brief absence for medical reasons.

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Chang reiterated his commendation to the nation’s security forces for what he said has been a positive beginning to the new year.

“They returned excellent results last year and this year is off to a good start. There is much work to be done but the results are encouraging. No doubt we will continue the work towards making Jamaica a more peaceful and secure society,” he said.

Chang also thanked the public for their well-wishes.

“I also express my sincere appreciation to my colleagues and members of the public who have sent kind words and expressed their support following word that I had a health challenge. It was a rough patch, but my recovery is going well, and I am grateful,” he said.