• dwight_nelson2

    Lawyers for several persons jailed under the state of emergency have charged that blank detention orders are being presented before the Emergency Powers Review Tribunal, a practice they claim prejudices their clients’ cases.

    “What is alarming is that detention orders are being issued without any particulars – whether factual or evidential – to justify detention,” fumed one lawyer who has appeared before the tribunal.

    Read full Gleaner article here: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100712/lead/lead1.html

  • dorothy-lightbourne3

    THE government on Friday, for the first time, clearly admitted that it had engaged in discussions with United States officials about the adverse impact the “timing” of the extradition of former West Kingston strongman Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke could have on Jamaica.

    Attorney General and Justice Minister Dorothy Lightbourne, speaking in the Senate during a no confidence motion brought against her by Opposition Senators for her handling of the extradition matter, made the statement even while dismissing claims that the government had delayed or dithered in honouring the request for Coke.

    Read full Observer story here: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/US–JA-held–Dudus–destabilising-ta…

  • hardleylewin

    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.

    Lewin alleged that Tivoli Gardens enforcer Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, who the United States indicted on drug-smuggling and gunrunning charges, got word of the extradition request for him within 15 minutes after Lewin, then the police commissioner, advised Nelson.

    Read full story at the Gleaner here: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100702/lead/lead1.html

  • owenellington

    Thursday, June 24, 2010

    Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Peter Bunting, has commended the police and military’s handling of the recent capture of Christopher “Dudus” Coke and his swift processing for extradition.

    Coke was arrested on Tuesday on the Mandela Highway and today appeared before a Resident Magistrate and waived his rights to an Extradition hearing in Jamaica. Then later, in the afternoon, Coke was safely airlifted to the United States to face drug and gun-running charges.

    “Our security forces have done a commendable job handling this very sensitive process” Mr. Bunting said. “The Police and the Military have displayed professionalism in carrying out their duties. The intelligence collection process which led to Coke’s capture, and his consequent safe custody, have both contributed to building confidence in our law enforcement process.”

    The Opposition Spokesman personally commended Police Chief Owen Ellington: “Commissioner Ellington and his team have displayed a committed, professional leadership that encourages trust in the security forces that is essential during this State of Public Emergency.”

    Contact:
    Peter Bunting
    Opposition Spokesperson on National Security

  • gunman_crime

    It wasn’t even close. Despite tough economic times triggered by a global recession, crime and violence remains the most urgent concern for most Jamaicans.

    A Gleaner-commissioned poll, conducted by Bill Johnson on April 24, 25 and May 1 across the island’s 14 parishes, shows that 58 per cent of Jamaicans, or close to six in every 10, believe crime and violence is the most pressing problem the country now faces.

    Read full article at the Gleaner here: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100621/lead/lead6.html

  • trench-town-body

    Kingston, Jamaica (CNN) — An Organization for American States body expressed “deep concern” Thursday over the violence engulfing the Caribbean nation of Jamaica and wants an inquiry into the unrest that has left at least 67 dead.

    The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said it “deeply regrets the deaths that have occurred in this context, and urgently calls on the State of Jamaica to conduct a diligent, effective, and impartial investigation of these events.”

    The attempt to arrest Christopher “Dudus” Coke, a suspected drug kingpin in the Jamaican capital of Kingston, has resulted in the arrests of more than 500 people and the confiscation of firearms and ammunition.

    Source: CNN.com

    read full article here
    Source: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/05/27/jamaica.violence/index.html…

  • soldiers

    There will be long days ahead for those persons detained in the struggle to restore order to the west Kingston community of Tivoli Gardens.

    After trying to get into Tivoli, The Gleaner happened on a group of young men captured by soldiers. The detention location cannot be disclosed because of security concerns but those men will be waiting until it’s time to wrap up operations.

    Read full article in the Gleaner here http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100527/news/news4.html

  • police-operation

    THE Government yesterday placed Jamaica’s capital city under a limited State of Public Emergency in response to acts of anarchy by gunmen determined to prevent Tivoli Gardens don, Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke from being arrested for possible extradition to the United States.

    The State of Emergency — which took effect at six o’clock yesterday evening — is tentatively scheduled to last for a month.

    Read full Daily Observer article here: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Tough-response-to-anarchy_7642664

  • peterbunting_parl2

    PETER BUNTING, the general secretary of the People’s National Party (PNP), on Wednesday said his party would not allow itself to be associated with criminals.

    In his contribution to the 2010-2011 Sectoral Debate in Parliament, Bunting, who is also opposition spokesman on national security, said the PNP would be keeping a safe distance from gangs.

    (Source: The Gleaner)

    Read full article here – http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100514

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