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Bermuda: The Proceeds of Crime Regulations (Supervision and Enforcement) Amendment Act 2010 to Commence Today
- By S Coward
- Published 27-Aug-10
- Legal , Crime/Security
- Unrated
Aug. 27, 2010 -- As Minister of Justice, I am pleased to report that, by
commencement order which has been officially gazetted, the Proceeds of Crime
Regulations (Supervision and Enforcement) Amendment Act 2010 has today been
brought into effect. This Act made amendments to the following pieces of
legislation: Proceeds of Crime Regulations (Supervision and Enforcement)
Act 2008 (SEA); Bermuda Bar Act 1974 (Bar
Act); Institute
of Chartered Accountants
Trinidad: Concerns Over New Police Commissioner's $2M Pay Package
- By S Coward
- Published 20-Aug-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Port-of-Spain pp Aug. 20, 2010 -- New controversy now surrounds the appointment of the incoming Commissioner of Police Dwayne Gibbs. This as it was revealed that he will receive a salary plus benefits which will amount to an estimated $2.5 million a year. See also: Trinidad Express.
Saint Lucia joins growing list of States parties to International Criminal Court
- By S Coward
- Published 20-Aug-10
- Crime/Security , Legal
- Unrated
Aug. 20, 2010 -- Saint Lucia has joined
the growing list of nations that have ratified the pact establishing
the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s first permanent
court tasked with trying people accused of the most serious offences,
such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Jamaica: US eyes extradition of high-profile Jamaicans
- By S Coward
- Published 28-Jul-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Kingston -- July 28, 2010 - (jamaica-gleaner.com): A senior member of the Obama administration revealed yesterday
that a "series" of extradition requests have been made by the United
States government for Jamaicans to be sent abroad for trial, but US
officials are tight-lipped as to whether local elected officials are on
the list.
Coke Waives Right For Extradition Trial... Off To The US
- By S Coward
- Published 24-Jun-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Kingston -- June 24, 2010 -- Michael Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, today (June 24), waived his right for
an extradition trial in Jamaica and was extradited to the United States
early this afternoon.
Legal Proceedings Against Christopher Coke, Should Start By Thursday 24
- By S Coward
- Published 23-Jun-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Kingston -- June 23, 2010 -- Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington said this evening (June 22) that
legal proceedings against captured fugitive, Christopher Coke, should
commence within 48 hours.
Jamaica; Statement by Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington Regarding the Arrest of Christopher Coke
- By S Coward
- Published 23-Jun-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Kingston -- June 23, 2010 -- The security forces wish to confirm reports that Christopher Lloyd Coke, in respect of whom the police are holding a warrant of arrest for the commencement of extradition proceedings, was arrested Tuesday June 22 afternoon at four.
Jamaica: Cabinet Approves Anti-Gang Legislation Proposals
- By S Coward
- Published 10-Jun-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Kingston -- June 10, 2010 -- Cabinet has approved draft proposals for the introduction of
legislation for the suppression and disruption of criminal gangs and
their activities.
Jamaica: $88 billion to crush gangs
- By S Coward
- Published 04-Jun-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Kingston -- June 4, 2010 -- It could cost nearly one-fifth of the current national Budget to
smash the reign of terror by gangs responsible for bloodletting across
Jamaica, says Finance Minister Audley Shaw.
Jamaica: PM's Statement on the Joint Police/Military Operation in West Kingston
- By S Coward
- Published 02-Jun-10
- Crime/Security
- Unrated
Kingston -- June 2, 2010 -- The police and military are maintaining a strong presence in the area
and will, at the appropriate time, transition to normal community
policing mode.