July 2010
Samuda robbed
Published: Thursday | July 1, 2010
Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer gary.spaulding@gleanerjm.com
Gunmen rampaged the St Catherine home of Commerce Minister Karl Samuda yesterday, holding a family member and workers hostage before stealing a firearm and cash.
A clearly shaken Samuda told The Gleaner that he felt violated, even as investigators combed his home and adjoining farm, located in the placid community of Knollis, along the Riversdale main road, for clues.
The minister said the incident took place about noon.
Sweeter deal for crooks to squeal
Published: Thursday | July 1, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner
The Cabinet has approved changes to the legislation governing plea-bargaining that should sweep away concerns that conflicting laws might jeopardise criminals' ability to rat out cronies and spend less time behind bars.
"The amendments will allow a judge or resident magistrate to impose a sentence less than the mandatory minimum sentence that can be imposed under the law," Information Minister Daryl Vaz told journalists yesterday.
Lawsuit threat on Lewin
Published: Friday | July 2, 2010
Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer gary.spaulding@gleanerjm.com
Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, once the highest-ranking crime-fighter in the army and the police force, seems destined to engage in a fierce legal battle waged by a government minister.
National Security Minister Dwight Nelson yesterday launched a broadside at Lewin over damning statements he made on a CVM TV interview programme on Wednesday night.
Port Royal gets $72-m makeover
Published: Friday | July 2, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Patrina Pink, Gleaner Intern patrina.pink@gleanerjm.com
WHEN ONE thinks of Port Royal, images of swashbuckling buccaneers drowned in rum often come to mind. Other images of the earth opening up in fury eating and spitting out mice and men follow.
An imaginative mind will possibly be whisked off into wonderment, curious about the time capsule ensconced in the sea and the gems that lie in its deep dark embrace.
PM: Crime reduction needs to continue after state of emergency
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding says the reduction in crime recorded over the past few weeks needs to continue after the state of public emergency is lifted.
Golding, who was speaking Wednesday night with listeners to his call-in radio programme -- Jamaica House Live -- said that law enforcement needs to thrive without emergency powers.
PM: Crime reduction needs to continue after state of emergency
Fri, 2010-07-02 11:43
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding says the reduction in crime recorded over the past few weeks needs to continue after the state of public emergency is lifted.
Golding, who was speaking Wednesday night with listeners to his call-in radio programme -- Jamaica House Live -- said that law enforcement needs to thrive without emergency powers.
PM wants changes to fitness certification of vehicles
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
JUNCTION, St Elizabeth — He says it is still "a work in progress" but Prime Minister Bruce Golding has plans for drastic changes in the way motor vehicles are certified as regards their fitness for the road.
For one thing, he wants the process "privatised" and he wants a way to be developed so that the onus is consistently on motor vehicle operators to demonstrate the fitness of their vehicles – not just once per year.
Lewin's claim a vengeful attack of a bitter man, says Nelson
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
National Security Minister Dwight Nelson yesterday rejected a claim made by former police commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin that Christopher 'Dudus' Coke was tipped off about a United States request for his extradition, describing it as a vengeful attack by a bitter man.
NWC to take majority share in wastewater treatment company
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
CABINET has given approval for the National Water Commission (NWC) to acquire majority shares in the Central Wastewater Treatment Company (CWTC), according to Daryl Vaz, the minister with responsibility for Information.
The minister was addressing Wednesday's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Lightbourne stays
Published: Saturday | July 3, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Edmond Campbell, Senior Staff Reporter
GOVERNMENT SENATORS yesterday lined up behind Attorney General and Justice Minister Dorothy Lightbourne as they vigorously defended her with words and their votes to defeat a motion by an opposition senator aimed at ousting her.
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