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Former Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips was back in the witness chair, as the Commission of Enquiry into the extradition request for Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke continued yesterday, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown, Kingston. Dr. Phillips continued to be questioned on aspects of the Memoranda of Understanding that he signed in 2004 during his tenure as National Security...

Former Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, was again the main subject of cross examination yesterday as he continued his testimony before the Commission of Enquiry into the extradition request for Christopher "Dudus" Coke at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.  Dr. Phillips, in giving his testimony, said that the coffers of Government did not benefit from the signing...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) yesterday received digital video equipment and Rules of Engagement (RoE) Aide Memoires from the British High Commission, during a ceremony at Up Park Camp, in Kingston. They were presented to Colonel Rocky Meade of the JDF by British Defence Attaché to Jamaica, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Gunning. AnAide Memoire is an abridged version of the Rules...

A sum  of $2.7 million has been handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) by Carreras Limited, to assist in repairing damaged police vehicles. At a press briefing today (February 21), to provide details of the donation, Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington expressed  appreciation to Carreras Limited for its donation. “At the time we made this appeal for assistance,...

An advocate for the deaf community is calling for doctors and health workers to be trained in Jamaican sign language so that they can communicate effectively with their deaf patients. Deaf Community Leader, Rian Gayle, who was participating in a panel discussion organised by the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) on February 17 at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston,...

Minister of National Security, Senator Dwight Nelson, yesterday stoutly denied that he had said the extradition of Christopher Coke would “cause the government to collapse." “I never uttered any such words or any words that could be interpreted as such, ”Senator Nelson said during his testimony at the Commission of Enquiry into the extradition request, which is being held at...

St. Ann’s marine police section has received two jet skies from the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to increase their patrolling capability. The skis are expected to contribute to the improvement of policing in the resort town of Ocho Rios. They were handed over to the marine police section on Tuesday (February 15) at the UDC Pier, Ocho Rios. “Today, we...

Criminal activities in the parish of Trelawny continue to decline since the start of this year, in keeping with the trend towards the end of 2010. At the same time, the number of Police personnel assigned to that parish has been beefed up, as several new developmental projects are taking place in the parish. In a report tabled at the...

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Area Two, Derrick Shand, has called on citizens of St. Ann to partner with the police, and support them in fighting crime in the parish. “While I welcome the new team, it is my expectation that you (residents of St. Ann) will give them the best support that you can and, instead of having...

St. Ann Police Division on Monday February 7 rolled out a 100-day operational plan, as it moves to reduce crime and violence in the parish. Under the leadership of new Divisional Commander, Senior Superintendent Carlton Wilson, the plan dubbed: ‘Operation Reassurance’ involves strengthening policing strategies and building relations with citizens.  “We will be reaching out to the communities by having...

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) in the Ministry of National Security will be embarking on a public education programme to sensitise beneficiaries across the island about its expanded offerings. As at January 3, 2011, the Ministry’s two main community intervention and crime prevention programmes - the CSJP and the Community Security Initiative (CSI) - were merged under the...

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of St. James, Lynette Williams-Martin, said that a number of initiatives will be put in place to reduce major crimes in the parish, especially murders. "Murder is just a headache here in St. James.  Last year, the police was able to reduce it in a significant way, and we intend this year to...