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| PMI in Allman Town |
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| Friday, 30 May 2008 | |
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Efforts are underway to quickly implement a comprehensive
social intervention programme in vulnerable and volatile communities across Jamaica. The Peace Management Initiative (PMI) has already been mobilized in several communities including Allman Town which has been hit by a barrage of murders over the past two days. On Friday, the PMI, led by Board member Horace Levy met with residents in that area. Even though dark clouds threatened to stop the walk, Mr. Levy persisted with his walk through that community. He said while the team was merely giving support, there are plans to speak to persons closer to those involved in the violence that has recently gripped Allman Town. The PMI team walked through Victoria Street then onto Prince of Wales Street where seven people were recently shot. While stopping at homes, the sentiment was clear as persons were still cowering in fear. |