Caribbean National Weekly

National security council recommends strong measures to deal with crime

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
National security council recommends strong measures to deal with crime
Key Points(4)
  • Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday convened a meeting of the National Security Council, which lasted all day, to address the national crime situation.
  • The meeting did an assessment of the current trends including crimes against women and children and the emerging practice of circulating videos depicting the commission of crimes.
  • After careful deliberation and assessment of options that can be immediately implemented, the National Security Council has made certain recommendations for the consideration and approval of Cabinet.
  • A special meeting of Cabinet is scheduled for <span data-term="goog_1572682854"> Wednesday, February 8 at which, among other things, the recommendations of the National Security Council will be considered for approval.</span>

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday convened a meeting of the National Security Council, which lasted all day, to address the national crime situation.

The meeting did an assessment of the current trends including crimes against women and children and the emerging practice of circulating videos depicting the commission of crimes.

After careful deliberation and assessment of options that can be immediately implemented, the National Security Council has made certain recommendations for the consideration and approval of Cabinet.

A special meeting of Cabinet is scheduled for  Wednesday, February 8 at which, among other things, the recommendations of the National Security Council will be considered for approval.

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