From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
The whole nine yards - Jamaican aid workers vow to go all the way
Published: Sunday January 24, 2010
Daraine Luton (from Haiti)
ONE WEEK after arriving in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, Jamaican aid workers have vowed to go the full nine yards to help in the rebuilding of that country.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"Major Jaimie Stuart Ogilvie, who is heading the contingent of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel on the ground in Haiti, told The Sunday Gleaner that they were examining the structure of their delegation to "make sure that we have the right persons here for the long haul to continue the relief as long as we can".
The JDF has been at the centre of Jamaican involvement in the restoration of Haiti following the 7.0 magnitude quake. The Jamaica Fire Brigade, the Ministry of Health and the Jamaica Medical Doctor's Association have also been key contributors to the relief effort."
"The Jamaica Fire Brigade, which participated in search-and-rescue operations, helped in the recovery of seven persons buried under rubble.
Up to yesterday, the Jamaican contingent was delivering relief supplies to some of the hardest-hit areas while continuing to provide security and medical assistance.
The medical team has, even with limited resources, been leaving its mark on Haitian soil with its presence being welcome medicine for an ailing nation."
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"The Jamaican medical team comprising orthopaedic surgeons, general surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, emergency medical technicians and public-health workers, now operates two of eight hospitals in Port-au-Prince. The JDF also runs a clinic that offers medical treatment."
"(W)hile the Jamaican team carries on its tour of duties, it is being hamstrung by the absence of its own vehicle fleet and a shortage of fuel in the country. Language difference is a hurdle, but there is an abundance of goodwill from volunteers eager to ensure their countrymen get aid."
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daraine.luton@gleanerjm.com
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Sunday, March 15, 2009
JG - HAITIAN HAUL - Narco cops missing clues in trade
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
HAITIAN HAUL - Narco cops missing clues in trade
published: Sunday June 22, 2008
File
The guns-for-drugs trade between Jamaica and Haiti is considered big business along the island's south coast. Many of the players are local fishermen. It takes J$150,000 worth of petrol to make the journey. The POLICE ARE overlooking some major clues in their efforts to crack the guns-for-drugs trade between Jamaica and Haiti, an insider tells The Sunday Gleaner.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"It costs approximately J$150,000 to fuel a boat that takes ganja to Haiti, returning with guns and cash from that impoverished island.
Fishermen making the run have to be prepared for a 14-day stay, which spans sea and the Haitian mainland.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding said in Parliament last week that the establishment of Haitian communities in the south of the island has made the illicit trade easier.
He noted that Jamaicans leave with ganja and return with money, guns and sometimes Haitians, who start families here."
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"Despite the prevalence of several marine police vessels and three high-speed Jamaica Defence Force boats on the seas, the guns-for-drugs trade between Jamaica and Haiti continues to flourish."
Jamaica Gleaner
HAITIAN HAUL - Narco cops missing clues in trade
published: Sunday June 22, 2008
File
The guns-for-drugs trade between Jamaica and Haiti is considered big business along the island's south coast. Many of the players are local fishermen. It takes J$150,000 worth of petrol to make the journey. The POLICE ARE overlooking some major clues in their efforts to crack the guns-for-drugs trade between Jamaica and Haiti, an insider tells The Sunday Gleaner.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"It costs approximately J$150,000 to fuel a boat that takes ganja to Haiti, returning with guns and cash from that impoverished island.
Fishermen making the run have to be prepared for a 14-day stay, which spans sea and the Haitian mainland.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding said in Parliament last week that the establishment of Haitian communities in the south of the island has made the illicit trade easier.
He noted that Jamaicans leave with ganja and return with money, guns and sometimes Haitians, who start families here."
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"Despite the prevalence of several marine police vessels and three high-speed Jamaica Defence Force boats on the seas, the guns-for-drugs trade between Jamaica and Haiti continues to flourish."
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
JG - Mega ammo probe at JRA
Jamaica Gleaner
Mega ammo probe at JRA
Published: Sunday March 8, 2009
Glenroy Sinclair and Tyrone Reid, Staff Reporters
A SHIPMENT of more than half a million rounds of ammunition, being imported by the Jamaica Rifle Association (JRA) gun club in St Andrew, has been ordered detained by the Government, pending an audit of the club's facility by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA).
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"The Ministry of National Security confirmed on Friday that the FLA, as part of its monitoring and inspection programme, was in the process of conducting an audit of the JRA facility. As a result, the shipment of ammunition has been held."
Consignment stored by JDF
A high-ranking staff member at the security ministry has explained that security arrangements require the consignment to be stored at a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) facility for safekeeping."
"In the meantime, senior officials at the FLA are concerned that lax security measures governing the storage of ammunition at the JRA's range could result in bullets ending up on the streets."
"The gun-licensing authority also slammed members of the rifle association, claiming that they had hindered the successful completion of the audit and inspection. The FLA argued that fewer than half of the 480 lockers being used by JRA members had been made available for audit and inspection, despite having been given sufficient notice."
Goodgame wrote to Colonel Audley Carter, president of the JRA, on November 5, 2008, informing him of the pending audit and inspection on the 15th of the same month.
The writing was on the wall that a stand-off was in the making when Carter responded five days later.
His letter stated: "We have examined the Firearms Act and we are unable to locate any provision therein which authorises your personnel to carry out searches without the benefit of a search warrant and, as we are sure that you are well aware, the individual lockers within the Jamaica Rifle Association would be akin to a safety-deposit box in a bank vault. Therefore, a blanket search warrant would not be appropriate. "
"It would appear that in order for your personnel to gain access to the lockers, for which consent cannot be obtained, you will be required to obtain individual search warrants for each locker." "
Mega ammo probe at JRA
Published: Sunday March 8, 2009
Glenroy Sinclair and Tyrone Reid, Staff Reporters
A SHIPMENT of more than half a million rounds of ammunition, being imported by the Jamaica Rifle Association (JRA) gun club in St Andrew, has been ordered detained by the Government, pending an audit of the club's facility by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA).
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"The Ministry of National Security confirmed on Friday that the FLA, as part of its monitoring and inspection programme, was in the process of conducting an audit of the JRA facility. As a result, the shipment of ammunition has been held."
Consignment stored by JDF
A high-ranking staff member at the security ministry has explained that security arrangements require the consignment to be stored at a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) facility for safekeeping."
"In the meantime, senior officials at the FLA are concerned that lax security measures governing the storage of ammunition at the JRA's range could result in bullets ending up on the streets."
"The gun-licensing authority also slammed members of the rifle association, claiming that they had hindered the successful completion of the audit and inspection. The FLA argued that fewer than half of the 480 lockers being used by JRA members had been made available for audit and inspection, despite having been given sufficient notice."
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"The lockers, each having a unique number, are rented to members for the storage of their firearms and ammunition. They are secured with padlocks and only the owners have access to them.Goodgame wrote to Colonel Audley Carter, president of the JRA, on November 5, 2008, informing him of the pending audit and inspection on the 15th of the same month.
The writing was on the wall that a stand-off was in the making when Carter responded five days later.
His letter stated: "We have examined the Firearms Act and we are unable to locate any provision therein which authorises your personnel to carry out searches without the benefit of a search warrant and, as we are sure that you are well aware, the individual lockers within the Jamaica Rifle Association would be akin to a safety-deposit box in a bank vault. Therefore, a blanket search warrant would not be appropriate. "
"It would appear that in order for your personnel to gain access to the lockers, for which consent cannot be obtained, you will be required to obtain individual search warrants for each locker." "
Sunday, February 8, 2009
JO - China gives JDF $32 m in gear
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Observer
China gives JDF $32 m in gear
Corey Robinson
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Major General Stewart Saunders (left) fixes one of the helmets donated by the Chinese government on the head of Corporal Andrew Williams (right) following yesterday's handover of the gear. Looking on is Chinese ambassador to Jamaica, Jinghua Chen, who presented the gear, valuing $32 million, to the soldiers. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
THE Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on Thursday received gear valuing J$32 million from the government of China.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"The gear, which include helmets, bullet proof vests, backpacks, boots, musical instruments and uniforms, were handed over at a ceremony at Up Park Camp in Kingston.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Jingua Chen said the donation was part of an agreement made between the two countries last year."
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"Oneil Bogle, acting officer commanding the JDF supply depot, thanked China for the donation saying that it was all possible because of the strength of the relationship between the two countries."
Jamaica Observer
China gives JDF $32 m in gear
Corey Robinson
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Major General Stewart Saunders (left) fixes one of the helmets donated by the Chinese government on the head of Corporal Andrew Williams (right) following yesterday's handover of the gear. Looking on is Chinese ambassador to Jamaica, Jinghua Chen, who presented the gear, valuing $32 million, to the soldiers. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
THE Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on Thursday received gear valuing J$32 million from the government of China.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"The gear, which include helmets, bullet proof vests, backpacks, boots, musical instruments and uniforms, were handed over at a ceremony at Up Park Camp in Kingston.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Jingua Chen said the donation was part of an agreement made between the two countries last year."
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"Oneil Bogle, acting officer commanding the JDF supply depot, thanked China for the donation saying that it was all possible because of the strength of the relationship between the two countries."
Thursday, January 29, 2009
JO - Better times ahead for police force
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Observer
Better times ahead for police force
KEN CHAPLIN
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Commissioner of Police Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin loved his distinguished beard. He cultivated it for 30 years while in the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard. However, the day he got his uniform as commissioner, he shaved off his beard because it is a long-standing policy of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that policemen should not sport a beard. He got much admiration from members of the force and civilians for falling in line in spite of the fact that he heads the force. This goes to show how simple things can create a favourable impact.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"It is not new for officers of the JDF to be appointed to the JCF to beef up the organisation. There was RT "Rocky" Michelin, commissioner from 1953-58, a firm officer."
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"Those were the colonial days when the sun had just begun to set on the British Empire. Then there were Gordon Langdon, a fine commissioner whom no government could push around; Flight Lieutenant Vin Bunting, deputy commissioner who served in the Royal Air Force, an officer with an incisive mind; Neville Ernandez, assistant commissioner, who granted no favours; SO "Soapy" Day, senior superintendent, a jolly officer; fearless Owen Stephenson, a rough assistant commissioner who had a reputation for going anywhere at any time, and Commissioner Colonel Trevor MacMillan, who brooked no political interference, and who is now minister of national security."
Jamaica Observer
Better times ahead for police force
KEN CHAPLIN
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Commissioner of Police Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin loved his distinguished beard. He cultivated it for 30 years while in the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard. However, the day he got his uniform as commissioner, he shaved off his beard because it is a long-standing policy of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that policemen should not sport a beard. He got much admiration from members of the force and civilians for falling in line in spite of the fact that he heads the force. This goes to show how simple things can create a favourable impact.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"It is not new for officers of the JDF to be appointed to the JCF to beef up the organisation. There was RT "Rocky" Michelin, commissioner from 1953-58, a firm officer."
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"Those were the colonial days when the sun had just begun to set on the British Empire. Then there were Gordon Langdon, a fine commissioner whom no government could push around; Flight Lieutenant Vin Bunting, deputy commissioner who served in the Royal Air Force, an officer with an incisive mind; Neville Ernandez, assistant commissioner, who granted no favours; SO "Soapy" Day, senior superintendent, a jolly officer; fearless Owen Stephenson, a rough assistant commissioner who had a reputation for going anywhere at any time, and Commissioner Colonel Trevor MacMillan, who brooked no political interference, and who is now minister of national security."
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