Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
St Kitts praises Jamaica’s Stewart Saunders for crime control
SAUNDERS… took up the post as St Kitts-Nevis national security advisor on August 1, 2017
News
August 17, 2018

St Kitts praises Jamaica’s Stewart Saunders for crime control

BASSETERRE, St Kitts — St Kitts-Nevis said that its security apparatus continued to be strengthened with the increase of manpower and equipment; the employment of new tactics and strategies; implementation of social intervention programmes; and other related measures that have resulted in a sustained downward trend in crime in recent years.

According to a release from the Office of the Prime Minister, the completion of Phase One of the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) project that saw 345 cameras mounted around Basseterre and its environs; the growth of the Explorers Movement that positively engaged children; and the current training of 37 recruits at the Police Training Complex are some of the initiatives that have enhanced citizen security.

“However, one point that federal government officials insist should not be overlooked is the contribution of the national security adviser (NSA), Retired Major General Stewart Saunders,” said the release.

“Major General Saunders took up the post as NSA on August 1, 2017. He possesses over 40 years of distinguished public service in Jamaica, where he regularly engaged in developing anti-crime strategies at operational and policy levels. In St Kitts and Nevis, his duties involve advising the government on matters relating to national security; assisting in the coordination of national security activities among various government agencies; encouraging and facilitating cooperation among national security agencies; and instituting structures and systems to ensure effectiveness and efficacy in the delivery of national security services.

“We are satisfied up to this day that he has added value to the work and the work is largely advisory, the work is largely setting systems in place and we are getting there,” said Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris, during a recent radio programme.

The sentiment was shared by Commissioner of the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force Ian Queeley, who said on Thursday that the NSA was doing; “a commendable job”.

The police chief said that General Saunders provides “sound advice to the police force” and his wealth of knowledge shaped by his decades of experience and has added “great value to the national security architecture”.

Head of the St Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKDDF) Lieutenant Colonel J Anthony Comrie also credited the retired Jamaican Defence Force official for helping to enhance standard operations at Camp Springfield.

“The SKNDF has nothing but praise for the national security adviser,” he stated.

Accessing local and regional training for the men and women of the ranks, on a variety of security related topics, was one area cited by Lt Col Comrie. This included courses from the University of the West Indies. Other areas cited were enhancing the intelligence gathering capabilities of the organisation, and recommending best practices to improve operations.

Specialised training for security officials to address issues in national security and crisis management was also coordinated by the NSA, the release said.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Golding spends afternoon with incoming UWI students at Orientation Village
Latest News, News
Golding spends afternoon with incoming UWI students at Orientation Village
August 21, 2026
Opposition Leader Mark Golding spent the afternoon at the University of the West Indies, Mona, joining incoming students at Orientation Village. He wa...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Music video and film director Benny Boom set for screenwriters workshop
Entertainment, Latest News
Music video and film director Benny Boom set for screenwriters workshop
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
August 21, 2026
Respected American film and music video director Benny Boom is among several celebrities who will participate in the fourth annual Screenwriter’s Work...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man feared drowned in Lethe, St James
Latest News, News
Man feared drowned in Lethe, St James
August 21, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man is believed to have drowned in Lethe, St James. The St James police and members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade are now on the s...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaican woman charged after allegedly defrauding 74-y-o in Florida
International News, Latest News
Jamaican woman charged after allegedly defrauding 74-y-o in Florida
August 21, 2026
A Jamaican woman was arrested and charged after allegedly defrauding a 74-year-old woman of US $8,000 in Florida. Twenty-five-year-old Amoye Jameison ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Seychella brings ‘villa’ experience to St Mary
Entertainment, Latest News
Seychella brings ‘villa’ experience to St Mary
August 21, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica—Seychella Beach Society returned to East Beach in St Mary on Saturday, August 15, drawing approximately 1,200 patrons for a day of mu...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Alleged Ambrook Lane gangster killed, firearm seized in police operation
Latest News, News
Alleged Ambrook Lane gangster killed, firearm seized in police operation
August 21, 2026
A man was shot dead and an illegal firearm seized during a police confrontation at Robert Close in Kingston 10 on Friday morning. The dead man has bee...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Argentina’s Paredes suspended for 10 games for World Cup fight
International News, Latest News
Argentina’s Paredes suspended for 10 games for World Cup fight
August 21, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina team-mates have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain play...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Konsa as champions bolster defence
International News, Latest News
Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Konsa as champions bolster defence
August 21, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51 ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct