Tag Archives: caribbean

Security Forces roll out coordinated response amid rise in violent crime

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force have confirmed an intensified, coordinated national security response following a series of recent firearm-related incidents that have resulted in loss of life and heightened concern across St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking at a press briefing on April 20, Commissioner of Police James Sutton acknowledged the seriousness […]

St. Vincent: IMF official on proposed CBI programme

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Apr 28, CMC –  A senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday warned that a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme being planned by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government could, while modestly increase fiscal revenue “carries risks and needs to be designed carefully”. Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday, who […]

Jamaica: INDECOM probing latest killings by security forces

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 28, CMC – The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Tuesday said it has launched an investigation into the circumstances of four  separate shooting incidents, resulting in the death of five people. INDECOM is tasked with undertaking impartial investigations and provide fair recommendations regarding actions by members of the Security Forces and other […]

New Zealand: Tougher Legislation To Manage Extreme Risk Prisoners Passes First Reading

Legislation to strengthen the management of prisoners who pose an extreme risk to prison or public safety while in prison has passed its first reading today, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. “The Corrections (Management of Prisoners, and Prisoners’ Property) Amendment Bill underscores this Government’s commitment to restoring law and order. “It will see real and […]