BECAUSE OF ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, Jamaica has historically been a major trans-shipment point for large quantities of cocaine, some of which is destined for the U.K. and the EU. The British Government continues to support Jamaican efforts to counter the global problem of drug trafficking and international crime. Future U.K. assistance to Jamaica will be considered in this context.
POSSIBLE REINSTATEMENT
We note that a decision is pending on the possible reinstatement of Reneto Adams into the JCF. We are clear that the British Government's support for the JCF in no way condones the activities carried out by the Crime Management Unit, that led to the allegations at Kraal in Clarendon.
Supported by the U.K., the JCF is undergoing an important reform and modernisation programme. We believe that the JCF and the Government of Jamaica are working hard to ensure that the JCF becomes a more professional, highly regarded and transparent organisation. The British Government remains committed to supporting the JCF in this regard.
