States of emergency reimposed in several parishes

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

Firefighters trying to ascertain cause of fire which engulfed sections of Lyn Max Bakery on Slipe Road in Kingston

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

BPO Executive says there is more competition for employees in Jamaica due to falling unemployment rate

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

Principal of Retirement Primary still recovering from attack; parents threaten to keep children out of school if promised fence not erected

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

Application filed in Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, seeking immediate release of 131 Honduran fishermen detained since December 11

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

Taxi groups waiting to see if there would be a stay on warrants for operators with outstanding traffic tickets, at least until early next year

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

Local Gov’t Minister Desmond McKenzie says no shooting incident in Kingston Western Division for past three weeks

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

Opposition says while glitches in new public sector compensation system expected, solution must be in place to reduce impacts on workers

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.

 

 

Nurses Association of Jamaica says only a portion of its members received December salary

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reimposition of states of emergency (SOEs) in some parishes.

The enhanced security measure has been imposed in St Ann, Clarendon, St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland and took effect at midnight.

 

The measure which has been reinstated 4 times in 6 months, sees the addition of the St. Andrew North Police Division.

 

Speaking at a press conference this morning (December 28), Prime Minister Holness said while there have been some successes in the reduction of murders leading up to the Christmas season, the threat level to citizens and businesses remains high.

Noting that 127 murders were recorded in December last year, Mr Holness said the SOEs were implemented to prevent this from recurring.

He added that the Government remains committed to working on legislation to address crime.