No negotiations from

A4 that the Government is investing in the capacity of the police force to address crime effectively

Caribbean countries, specifically the United Kingdom, now excluded from the EU, where Prince Charles, before his ascension to King Charles, declared at the Commonwealth Heads of Government last year in Rwanda that it was time for a mature dialogue on the matter

“We have seen apologies issued by some countries, recently the King in the Netherlands

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has put forward a 10-point plan for reparative justice this is not a plan for individual persons to get money, it’s a plan on many issues involving the question of debt relief, social and inclusive matters in education and health (and) some cultural issues ”

The goal, according to Gonsalves, is to establish a collaborative front between the Caribbean and Europe “ on those matters to repair the historical legacies of underdevelopment resulting from native genocide and enslavement of African bodies”

Gonsalves expressed that consensus on the issue will lay a solid foundation for an “intelligent, mature discussion ”

Holness further mentioned that significant investments are being made to improve and transform the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) These investments include providing equipment and gears, enhancing police-citizen interactions, and focusing on leadership development within the force

The Prime Minister emphasized that there is a long-term plan to build the capacity of the police force to combat crime while also implementing emergency measures to prevent crime from escalating He expressed confidence in the current capabilities of the JCF and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to adequately police crimes and undermine the capabilities of gangs

As part of their corporate social responsibility program, the Caribbean Cement Company Limited undertook the initiative to install concrete pavements in McDonald Place at a cost of $8 million This initiative aims to enhance the infrastructure and improve the quality of life for residents in the community Additionally, it involves the removal of derelict structures and the creation of gardens

Bermuda implements new crime intervention initiative

In an effort to deter criminals and enhance security, Bermuda’s government has initiated a project to establish a comprehensive network of CCTV cameras across the island

The National Security Minister, Michael Weeks, issued a stark warning to wrongdoers, asserting that “ someone has eyes on you ”

The government’s ambition is to make the expansive system, comprising nearly 250 cameras, fully operational by the end of the year As it stands, only 75 cameras have been installed and are currently functioning

However, Weeks clarified that it is not merely the number of cameras that will transform the battle against crime

The authorities intend to incorporate cutting-edge technology to enhance the quality of the surveillance images and employ advanced analytics, which would vastly improve the police’s capacity to identify suspects and vehicles

Weeks shared in his interview with the Royal Gazette newspaper that the presence of the CCTV system serves as a significant

Deterrent

He explained that because people may know that the CCTV is there – that “ someone has eyes on you” –it may discourage those contemplating any form of crime

Weeks also addressed the public directly, stating, “This CCTV system, once we have it implemented, is going to increase the feeling of safety and security for the whole country So for those that are engaged in untoward behavior –you’d better beware ”

Furthermore, Police Commissioner Darrin

Simons suggested that the new technology would expedite criminal investigations The ability to apply analytics to the surveillance footage is anticipated to streamline the current time-consuming process

The authorities have reported that the first phase of the project is set to be completed by the end of the year

There are further plans for enhancements in the second phase, which will start early in 2024 These upgrades will include speed monitoring and facial recognition capabilities

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