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US, JA held 'Dudus' destabilising talks - Lightbourne

July 04, 2010

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...

Lawsuit threat on Lewin

July 02, 2010

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...

Bunting commends cops for Dudus extradition [24-Jun-10]

June 24, 2010

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....

Crime is #1 - poll

June 21, 2010

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:...

Bunting, PNP say amend Crime Bills first - Jun 13

June 13, 2010

PNP wants Crime Bills amended before giving support

PETER Bunting says the Opposition People's National Party is not responsible for the current stalemate over the six crime Bills which are yet to be passed into law, even as Jamaica grapples with a spiralling crime rate.

The six crime Bills -- an Act to amend the Bail Act; an Act to further amend the Firearms Act; an Act to amend the Offences Against the Person Act; an Act to amend the Parole Act; an Act to make interim provision in relation to...