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Politics Has Contributed to Crime Problem - PM
Jamaica Information Service
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has said there could be no denying that politics has contributed to the crime problem that faces the country. Mr. Golding, who was addressing the issue of political transformation at the third biennial Jamaican Diaspora Conference in Kingston on Monday (June 16), said political tribalism and some of the ugly manifestations of it, had contributed to the genesis of the criminal activity that we are experiencing in Jamaica.
Senator Williams Commends Work of ISCF
OCHO RIOS (JIS)
Monday, June 16, 2008
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator Arthur Williams, has commended the members of the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) for their hard work and dedication to duty over the years.
$1b needed to address inadequacies at police training facility
JIS/ Jamaica Observer
Thursday, July 10, 2008
We are going to get tough, PM warns criminals
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Jamaica Observer
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding says the Government will be implementing more rigid measures to tackle the country's high rate of crime.
Jamaica House, in a statement issued after meeting with representatives from several Government agencies and international development partners yesterday, said new legislative measures and actions to tackle the country's crime problems would be outlined in Parliament next week.
Concept of Community Police Must be Embraced by All - Senator Williams
OCHO RIOS (JIS):
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator Arthur Williams has emphasised that all persons engaged in police services would have to embrace the concept of community policing.
119 New Members Added to ISCF
OCHO RIOS (JIS):
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The complement of the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF), has been boosted with the addition of 119 new members, comprising 88 males and 31 females.
On July 4, the new members were presented with certificates at a Passing-Out Parade, held at the Carl Rattray Training College in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
Corporate Entities Urged to Assist with Rehabilitation of Inmates
KINGSTON (JIS)
Monday, July 07, 2008
Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan has called on more corporate companies to assist the Government in providing better rehabilitation opportunities for inmates.
The Minister made the call on Thursday (July 3) while addressing the staff of the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre, following a tour of the facility and the rehabilitation activities being carried out by inmates.
$1 Billion Needed to Address Needs at Police Training Facility
KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Minister of National Security, Colonel Trevor MacMillan has said that $1 billion is needed to bring the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Twickenham Park training facility up to its required standard, and that every effort would be made over the next three years to meet that target.
Crime-Fighting Strategy Bearing Fruit - Senator Macmillan
KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan, says that the new strategies implemented by the security forces to fight the upsurge in criminal activities are having a noticeable impact.
Senator MacMillan told JIS News that "the situation certainly has quietened down," while noting that there are still some problem areas, but that for the most part, crime in many areas that were "hot" has been contained.
Samuda Urges Sand Thieves to Come Forward
KINGSTON(JIS):
Monday, July 21, 2008
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Karl Samuda, has urged persons involved in the theft of sand from a property in Trelawny, or anyone who saw anything, to come forward.
Speaking at a press briefing, at the Ministry's New Kingston offices on July 17, Mr. Samuda lamented the defacing of the property which, he said, was to have been a "a massive tourist industry development in Trelawny."
New Vehicle Presented to Police in Portland
PORT ANTONIO (JIS):
Friday, July 18, 2008
The mobility of the police in Portland has been enhanced, with the presentation of a new vehicle on July 15, by Member of Parliament for Western Portland, Daryl Vaz.
The unit was purchased with the help of some private sector and Government entities, along with a number of residents in Portland.
$2-m fine
Gov't to hit scrap metal thieves hard
BY PATRICK FOSTER Observer writer fosterp@jamaicaobserver.com
Friday, July 18, 2008
INDUSTRY and Trade Minister Karl Samuda yesterday announced a proposed $2-million fine, up from $3,000, for the possession of stolen scrap metal and issued a stern warning to traders who intimidate customs officers inspecting scrap metal sites.
'Come clean and bear the consequence'
Samuda vows to expose sand thieves
Patrick Foster Jamaica Observer
Friday, July 18, 2008
INDUSTRY Minister Karl Samuda yesterday vowed that his administration would expose the culprits responsible for the theft of an estimated 500 truckloads of white sand from a 64-acre property near Duncans, Trewlany.
An incensed Samuda urged the perpetrators to come clean now, as they would eventually be caught and punished.
Millionaire thieves - Samuda decries sand theft in Coral Springs
published: Friday | July 18, 2008
Jamaica Gleaner Laura Redpath, Freelance Writer
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Karl Samuda, yesterday rebuked those responsible for removing an estimated 500 truck-loads of sand from a property at Coral Spring, Trelawny.
The Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) is investigating the illegal sand mining at the beachfront property.
500 truckloads of sand stolen!
$8-billion development in jeopardy as beach disappears
Desmond Allen, Executive Editor - Operations allend@jamaicaobserver.com
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Government to Implement New & Stricter Crime Fighting Measures Soon... Says PM Golding
Jamaica Information Service
Friday, July 11, 2008
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has scheduled consultations with the Police Federation over the next ten days, following which Government will proceed quickly to implement new measures agreed on, in its continuing efforts to bring the escalating crime situation under control.
Senior officers who will approve 72-hr detention
published: Thursday | July 24, 2008
Jamaica Gleaner
Bruce defiant - Scoffs at claims anti-crime measures are insufficient
published: Thursday | July 24, 2008
Jamaica Gleaner Arthur Hall, Senior Staff Reporter
PM stands firm
Golding says new anti-crime measures could be passed by early September
BALFORD HENRY. Observer writer balfordh@jamaicaobserver.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008
TOUGH!
Gov't announces harsh penalties in new assault on crime
BALFORD HENRY, Observer writer balfordh@jamaicaobserver.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
