Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $22,916
28%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 28%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

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  • Jamaica seeks US$1 billion to fight gangs

    06/04/2010 7:16:43 PM PDT · by happinesswithoutpeace · 35 replies · 670+ views
    Jamaica Observer ^ | Thursday, June 03, 2010 | JamaicaObserver.com
    Jamaica seeks US$1 billion to fight gangs Recruit police, remove dons and rebuild communities JAMAICA is seeking US$1 billion in loans and grants to help remove dons and rebuild the poor communities they have long dominated, reports Bloomberg News. The money will also be used to raise the complement of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) from its current 8,500 personnel towards its target of 12,000. Government officials have been meeting with donor countries and international lending institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter American Development Bank (IDB). The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration believes that it has improved...