Jamaica’s PM confirms no negotiations with gangs

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness reiterated the Government’s firm stance against negotiating with gangsters, emphasizing that they pose a threat to the safety and security of the State

He expressed his strong position during an interview with journalists following the official opening of concrete pavements in the community of McDonald Place, St Andrew West Central, on Thursday, July 13

According to Holness, gangs have a destructive impact on the country and do not operate in the best interest of citizens

He highlighted that their motives are driven by selfishness, and therefore, they should be dealt with using the full force of the law

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to eliminate gangs from society, stating, “Gangs must be eliminated from our society, and I want to make that absolutely clear ”

Holness explained that the Government has implemented measures to address the issue of gangs and ensure that no special treatment is given to those who choose to join them

He noted that this Administration has taken the initiative to bring gangs to the criminal justice system, prosecuting and treating them as criminals

The Prime Minister also discussed the Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the intelligence capabilities of the security forces, enabling them to apprehend criminals and bring them to the courts

He further highlighted that the country is on a challenging journey to interdict gangs, as it requires the development of strong and robust evidence He acknowledged that frustration and fatigue with crime may arise among citizens but assured them

American Airlines expands ights to St Maarten and Barbados

American Airlines (AA) has recently announced an expansion of its services from Miami International Airport (MIA) to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter travel season

From December 20, 2023, to January 7, 2024, AA will increase its flights to Anguilla, offering two flights per day

Additionally, flights to St Maarten and Barbados will be increased to three times per day during this period AA also plans to increase its Saturday flights, the busiest day, to three times per day

Starting on February 3, 2024, AA will introduce non-stop service from MIA to Governor’s Harbor, Bahamas (GHB) This service will operate twice weekly using the Embraer E175 aircraft The airline’s decision to offer this new route complements its existing 14 daily departures to six Bahamian destinations

Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of MIA Hub Operations, expressed the airline’s pride in serving as the hometown airline at Miami International Airport for over

30 years

Liscano emphasized their commitment to providing customers with an unparalleled network that includes unique destinations such as Governor’s Harbor, Bahamas, and Anguilla

He further added that next winter they are proud to continue to invest in the undisputed gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean