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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...

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...

Earlier today the Security Forces launched an operation in Tivoli Gardens and surrounding areas of Western Kingston. This Joint Military/Police operation is aimed at executing a warrant issued by the Courts of Jamaica for the arrest of Michael Christopher Coke otherwise called "Dudus" as well as to restore the area to stability after three consecutive days of barricading by criminal...

The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC), for the financial year 2010/11, will facilitate amendments to various laws, aimed at making the agency more effective in carrying out its functions. According to a report tabled recently by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, in the House of Representatives, the Commission will continue to facilitate, where possible, the completion...

The Police are confirming that they are now in possession of an arrest warrant issued today (May 18, 2010) by the Resident Magistrate of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court (Criminal Division) to begin extradition proceedings against Christopher Lloyd Coke. Further information will be provided when necessary.

Minister of National Security Senator the Honourable Dwight Nelson has emphasized that the security forces are adequately resourced to deal with any form of intimidatory tactics being employed by criminals who are seeking to destabilize the country. In making reference to this morning's alleged firebombing of the motorcar of Lawman Lynch, as well as the attempted firebombing of the constituency...

Police offices have been bombarded by citizens reporting threats on businesses and vital infrastructures. The Police High Command is advising the public that they are not aware of any such threats at this time and that the crime security situation in the country in being assessed on a continuous basis. We are appealing to all to remain calm and not...

In an effort to more effectively serve, protect and reassure, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has trained over 3,300 persons in community policing since the start of the year. This disclosure was made by Community Policing Trainer, Corporal Odale Mulgrave during a recent interview with JIS News. "We have started in January 2010 and so far, we have trained 3,327...

Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, has said that community policing is a critical component to the work of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), as it seeks to improve relations between the police and citizens. "It is very important. We think it is the preferred approach to policing in Jamaica, we think working in partnership with the citizens is crucial," he...