Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon, says the national identification (ID) programme is an important tool in combatting identity theft and fraud. “We know identity theft and fraud are happening in Jamaica. We would have discovered quite a few cases of persons who tried to apply for national ID cards, and we were able to detect the fraudulent documentation,” he told JIS News. Dr. Vernon emphasised that each identity within the system is unique, ensuring no duplication. He...