Crocodile Lost His Life
I received an unconfirmed report that a minibus ran into a crocodile on the Mandela Highway and flipped. Onlookers claimed the crocodile died.
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Commissioner of Police Concerns
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| Dr Kevin Blake |
The Commissioner is also very concerned about how a few police officers interact with the public. It seems to me that it is members of the public who need to have their cameras ready and not the police, to record the behaviour of officers who are bringing the force into disrepute. Thanks to those citizens who have been recording such behaviours.
The public needs to know when recorded cases of such indiscretions are dealt with by the disciplinary committee of the force, so that Jamaicans can know that action has been taken.
Based on information from confidential sources, it seems that new systems will be put in place to hold officers accountable for how they carry out their work. If that works then we could probably reduce the workload of INDECOM.
Officer Rohan James Case Postponed
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| Corporal Rohan James |
The case involving Corporal Rohan James and the police high command has been postponed until February 26, 2025.
It has been postponed to allow for amendment of claims. Attorney Hugh Wildman had been replaced by Lemar Neale for the defendant.
I am still hoping that the parties can withdraw the case from the judicial system even at this stage. The Federation and the police command should work with a mediator to resolve the issues. This would be an excellent example for the nation in resolving disputes. Corporal James was interdicted based on statements he made about the high command at a funeral service for a colleague.
My understanding is that already changes in the Jamaica Constabulary Force might come about due to the position that was taken by the Federation under the leadership of Rohan James.
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| Leo Bennett |
That reminds me of the fireman Leo Bennett who took the concerns of firemen to the top of the Transport Centre building in Kingston. These concerns were effectively brought to the attention of all. From the feedback I have received, he is an intelligent and outstanding fireman. He still serves although he has been demoted. I do hope that he will be forgiven and be reinstated to his previous post.
Let's remember that some of our fore-parents were convicted criminals due to their fight against injustice. A few paid the ultimate price and they are now National Heroes.
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It better the Crocodile dead more than human hope the driver don't hurt bad
ReplyDeleteMankind and animals like the crocodiles have a role to play on this earth. We are interdependent.
DeleteMany don't realise that the crocs play an important role in our existence.
DeleteThe Mandela big road is poorly lit.....the dunce driving is not making the condition any better...the bad parking and stopping is ticking time bomb....den di big bad man cyaah hol di ded croc an pull out di way....
ReplyDeleteI hope the driver ok & he did not die👹
ReplyDeleteOne has to
ReplyDeletebe careful on these roads.To say the least.
Crocodiles are a protected species in Jamaica under a wild life act.
There needs to be an act that specifically protects people in Jamaica.
Let's have it.
The Human Life Act to protect the endangered human species in Jamaicas murderous and wild life activities.
Oh let's mourn the death of the crocodile and someone must be arrested for it.
ReplyDeleteThe weapon used the bus what will happen to that.
Was this driver shotta driver ,will he be arrested and charged for driving with aggravation.
Anyone knows the sentence or charges for acts resulting in the death if a protected species.
Crocodile murder or manslaughter it is since the Mens Rea cannot be proven only Actus Reus on the face of it.
ReplyDeleteJamaican crocs are protected by law since 1971 to aid in their conservation efforts since crocodiles are an endangered species worldwide.
ReplyDeleteCrocodiles are one of the oldest living creatures in the world and scientists believe that they have changed very little in body shape since the time of the dinosaurs about 160 million years ago.