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THE JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT IGNORING CRIME REDUCTION PLAN SUBMITTED BY DANCEHALL DUO TWIN OF TWINS!
By Simone Morgan— Top: Twin Of Twins & Minister Of Security Peter Bunting— DANCEHALL duo Twin of Twins say they are disappointed that, nearly a year after sharing their suggestions on reducing inner-city crime with Minister of National Security Peter Bunting, those ideas are yet to be implemented. “We requested a meeting with the minister and he accepted. We were honored and extended our appreciation that he took the time out to listen to our suggestions and initiatives. However, a year later, we are still waiting on a follow-up call,” Curly Lox (given name Patrick Gaynor) told the Jamaica Observer. According to the entertainer, the meeting with Bunting took place at his Oxford Road headquarters in St Andrew and four other members of the minister’s team were also present. Curly Lox said the duo … Read entire article »
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IT’S NOW OFFICIAL, NO MORE ARRESTS FOR SMALL AMOUNTS OF WEED IN JAMAICA!
BY KARYL WALKER— SECURITY Minister Peter Bunting last night announced that cops can no longer arrest people for possession of a small amount of ganja but must, instead, serve them with summonses. The announcement came just minutes after the constabulary announced that six cops had been suspended and interdicted for their role in the beating death of 31-yearold Mario Deane. Bunting, in a release to the media, said he was in receipt of a memorandum from the Attorney General’s Chambers, and after discussions with Acting Police Commissioner Glenmore Hinds, it was determined that the constabulary will apply the following guidelines to people charged with minor offences, such as possession of small quantities of ganja: • Proceed by way of summons where a justice of the peace (JP) is available; • If a JP is not … Read entire article »
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THE JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE “FBI-STYLE” CRIME FIGHTING AGENCY!
Peter Bunting— By Livern Barrett— THE JAMAICAN Government is set to announce today a seismic shakeup of the country’s law-enforcement landscape with the creation of what insiders have described as an FBI-styled national crime-fighting agency. National Security Minister Peter Bunting, who is expected to make the announcement at a press conference at the Police Officers’ Club, was tight-lipped about how the new anti-crime apparatus would look. He, however, told The Gleaner that the “announcement will contain bad news for those criminals and their facilitators who believe they can operate with impunity”. Along with its mandate to tackle political corruption, top government insiders say a critical function of the proposed super-agency will be to pull together all the intelligence gathered by other law-enforcement agencies – including the super-secretive Military Intelligence Unit – to complement the country’s crime-fighting … Read entire article »
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MACKA B BACKS JAMAICA’S MOVE TO LEGALIZE THE “HOLY HERB!”
Written by Poppy Brady— HOLY HERB: Reggae singer Macka B is backing the legalisation of weed– INTERNATIONAL REGGAE artist Macka B is hailing the Jamaican government’s plans to legalise marijuana as a breakthrough after decades of campaigning for the decriminalisation of what Rastafari people call the “holy herb.” The award-winning musician and DJ, born Christopher MacFarlane in Wolverhampton, has for more than 30 years advocated for the legalisation of ganja in his music. “The world is finally waking up to the fact that marijuana is not as harmful as many substances that are legal,” said Macka, who still plays at concerts across the globe. “Politicians are slowly wising up to the fact that marijuana in its many forms can be a valuable therapeutic medicine for the terminally ill and those suffering from conditions such as multiple … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S POLICE COMMISSIONER OWEN ELLINGTON ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT!
Ellington… to proceed on vacation leave July 1—- KINGSTON, Jamaica: Police Commissioner Owen Ellington is to retire from the Jamaica Constabulary Force after 34 years as a member. A statement from the National Security Ministry says Ellington will proceed on vacation leave tomorrow, Tuesday July 1. The Ministry says the National Security Minister, Peter Bunting has been advised of the Commissioner’s request to retire after his vacation ends. However, the ministry did not say when the retirement will take effect. Why Ellington is retiring According to the National Security Ministry, Commissioner Ellington has decided to retire in order to separate himself from the leadership and management of the police force before the start of the Commission of Enquiry into the conduct of the operations of the security forces in Western Kingston and other areas during the 2010 … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER BLAMES THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOR THE NATION’S MORAL DECAY!
Kiprich— Artists won’t take the blame for violence— By Shereita Grizzle— Jamaica’s music industry players are still mulling the statements made by Minister of National Security Peter Bunting, even a month after those comments. In his sectoral debate presentation last month, Bunting said the country had developed a subculture of violence and lawlessness that was being reinforced and promoted by different segments of society, including the entertainment industry. Bunting said some artists continue to use their talents to advocate violence and hatred. He then went on to explain that these kinds of music belittle women and warp the values of the nation’s children. The minister used the fate of two of the industry’s top artists to drive home his point. “It is instructive that two of our most iconic artists are now convicted felons serving lengthy prison … Read entire article »
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AS THE BLOODLETTING CONTINUES, SECURITY MINISTER ASSURES NATION “WE DON’T NEED TO PANIC RIGHT NOW”
BY PAUL HENRY Crime/Court Co-ordinator henryp@jamaicaobserver.com — DESPITE the daily reports of murders across the island, Security Minister Peter Bunting says there was no need for panic as police statistics are indicating a decline in homicides. To bolster his assessment, the security minister, who was speaking at yesterday’s Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chairman’s Club Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, assured the gathering of influential business leaders that his ministry had a handle … Read entire article »
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