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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Security company Beryllium says its operational facilities remain unaffected following an explosion and fire at a nearby garage fa...
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Friday said that a “security-related matter” involving a cargo aircraft ...
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s already fragile security environment is entering a new phase with the gradual departure of nearly 500 Kenyan pol...
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Chad to deploy 1,500 troops to fight gangs in Haiti
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NDJAMENA, Chad (AFP) — Chad will deploy 1,500 soldiers to Haiti as part of the United Nations (UN) backed security force to help quell ongoing gang vi...
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Kenyan police officers return home from Haiti
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Haiti appeals to international community to help restore security
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UPDATE: Trinidad police on high alert after US Embassy warns Americans to avoid its facilities
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Kenya reiterates support for Haiti
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UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — President of Kenya William Ruto on Wednesday reiterated his country’s support for Haiti, lauding as a success the Multinational...
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Japan supports Haiti’s response to illicit trafficking and organised crime
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PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with the support of the Government of Japan, has launched a new in...
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Haitian police confirm fatal shooting of senior gang member
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Caricom welcomes new initiatives to deal with crisis situation in Haiti
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Venezuela builds up border security over US warships
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Russia will not give Ukraine security guarantee—Zelensky
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) —Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday rejected the idea of Russia offering his country security guarantees, after US an...
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SERHA awards $3.29b in security contracts to boost safety across regional facilities
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has awarded three major security contracts to Shalk Electronic Security Limited, ...
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No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
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June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed reports that there was a bomb threat at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) ...
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Holness says investment in national security continues to yield positive results
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s strategic investment in national security continues to yield positive result...
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CARICOM IMPACS developing new regional security initiative
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April 28, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) -The Trinidad-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) says it has offi...
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US warns it cannot continue shouldering the high finances needed for Haiti’s security
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US warns it cannot continue shouldering the high finances needed for Haiti’s security
April 22, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United States (US) says while it is determined to assist the Haitian people achieve peace, security and prosperity, it “can...
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