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The Security Forces are allowing residents of Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town freedom to move around in their communities in an effort to relieve restrictions imposed since the commencement of operations on Monday last. Citizens are being reminded that there are still serious concerns about safety and security in the communities as criminal elements continue to fire at members of...

The United States (US) State Department has strongly dismissed an ABC News report, which claimed that Prime Minister. Hon. Bruce Golding, was a criminal affiliate of Christopher Coke. ABC, in its news story, cited a "U.S. document" as the source of its information. "I am not familiar with the report cited in that story," said Assistant Secretary of State, Philip...

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Jamaica's Public Defender, Earl Witter, has assured that the security forces have established control in Tivoli Gardens. "I think it is very clear that the police are entirely in control at Tivoli Gardens at this time and certainly have been for more than 24 hours," he said in an interview with JIS News today (May 26). The Public Defender; President...

The Security Forces are advising that the processing of persons is continuing, following the operation in Tivoli Gardens and its environs. Young persons are being processed first, especially students who are sitting examinations. These students were re-united with their families; some will be assisted with transportation to their examination centres. The Security Forces are also helping residents of Tivoli Gardens,...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, has disclosed that six anti-crime Bills, which have been delayed passage in the House of Representatives, will be debated soon. Mr. Golding informed that he has asked the Leader of Government Business in the Lower House and Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, to make arrangements for early debate on the Bills. "We will present to...

Minister of National Security, Senator Dwight Nelson, has said that the joint military/police operation which started in Tivoli Gardens on Monday (May 24) was primarily aimed at executing a warrant issued by the Courts for the arrest of Michael Christopher Coke. Speaking Tuesday (May 25) at a press briefing at Jamaica House, Senator Nelson said the operation was also intended...

Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, Glenmore Hinds, says the police will continue its operation in West Kingston, as long as such measures are required to restore law and order to affected areas. He was participating in a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Tuesday (May 25), to provide information on the ongoing...

Political Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair, has said that based on his observations, the security personnel involved in the joint military/police operations in sections of west Kingston, have acted with restraint and should be commended for the way in which they carry out their duties. On the request of Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, Bishop Blair and the Public Defender, Earl...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has announced the establishment of a Media Centre at the Hilton Hotel, in Kingston, to provide the public and members of the media with accurate and regular updates on the joint police/military operations currently taking place in parts of western Kingston. The Minister made the disclosure, today (May...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has requested the Public Defender, Mr. Earle Witter and Political Ombudsman, Dr. Hero Blair, to visit Tivoli Gardens today to conduct an independent assessment of the operations being carried out by the Security Forces. They have been instructed to ascertain the precise number of persons who have been killed or injured. The Prime Minister has directed...

The Ministry of National Security has accused former Commissioner of Police, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, of showing "scant disregard for the provisions of the law". This is in relation to his recent statement that the leadership of the police force had authorised a police constable to give United States' authorities wiretapped information on alleged gang leader, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. "With...