Mark Wignall Says New Commissioner But Same Police Force
In his column in today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper, Mark Wignall says … “Why would the Jamaica Constabulary Force, riddled with “runnings” and corrupt cops at all levels, seemingly without external nudging, rise up openly to say that it would be very happy with Ellington as Jamaica’s new commissioner of police?” … more here
R.I.P. Ret. Superintendent Of Police Basil Dixon
Retired Superintendent of Police, Basil Keith Dixon (o/c ‘Supa’ and ‘BK’), late of 24 Seaview Close, Boscobel Heights and Sandside, St. Mary, died on January 16, 2010 leaving wife Fay, children Claudette, Avonne (Debbie), Sheron Dixon-Brown, Suzzette, Glendawn, Trisha and Basil Jnr., caregiver Kimone, 18 grandchildren, 3 great grand children, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, nieces, [...]
National Security Minister Goes After Gangs
Senator Dwight Nelson, Jamaica’s National Security Minister, announced recently that one of the priorities this year will be tackling gangs. This Las May cartoon shows the Minister at his desk, with the police (whose wage negotiations with the Government are still in limbo) agreeing but requesting a little incentive to help with the gang-busting.
Police Killing Sparks Fiery Protests In Montego Bay
Last night’s killing by the police of 25 year old Alvin James (aka Toyan) in Norwood, St. James, lead to fiery roadblocks and protests by area residents earlier today. According to the residents, James was at a wake, and was smoking ganja, when he spotted a police patrol. On their approach the residents say, he [...]
Senator Dwight Nelson Vows To Make The JCF More Efficient
Speaking earlier today, as he made his contribution to the state of the nation debate in the Senate, National Security Minister, Senator Dwight Nelson, said the government will be going all out to make the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) a more efficient organization in order to reduce Jamaica’s disturbing crime rate. Some key points from [...]