Opposition Leader Mark Golding says States of Public Emergency is not an effective measure to challenge crime in Jamaica. He argues that the method places the majority of Jamaicans at risk of being detained for extended periods. While condemning the decision of Prime...
The Prime Minister (PM) in response to calls for more imposition of States of Emergency (SOEs) given the lack of Opposition support for the measure told his Central Executive members says the strategy will be used if the need arises. Prime Minister Holness refuted...
In an effort to wrest the country from the hands of gangsters, Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared States of Public Emergency (SOE) across several parishes. The Prime Minister explains he was petitioned to implement the measure by the people in several of the...
Police in St Catherine have captured at least three wanted men and several other persons of interest in relation to the ongoing gang feud and extortion; this update follows Friday’s declaration of a State of Public Emergency in the parish. The...
Security Forces are now dispersed across St. Catherine, following the imposition of a state of emergency. With this, some residents have told our news team they feel much safe, but others feel the SOE is played out and ineffective. Following several shootings in St....
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