Tivoli One Year Later- Jamaica Gleaner

Inside Tivoli Gardens, one year later
It has been one year since Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force security personnel went into Tivoli Gardens on May 24, 2010 in search of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. Coke, who
Parents still weep for slain cop
The parents of slain Constable Jason Davis sat down with The Gleaner to discuss how they have been handling the loss of their son, who died in the build up
Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later. Part 3
In this, the third of a three-part series, Elaine Edwards shares the struggles she has been through since the security operations in West Kingston last year.
Doing business downtown
Norman Powell was robbed of millions of dollars in goods during the West Kingston security operations last year. In this video, Powell reflects on a year of increased security, recovery
Coronation Market vox pop
Vendors in Kingston's Coronation Market, offer their input on business since May 24, 2010.
Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later. Part 2
Three residents of Tivoli Gardens Sophia, Willis and Cassandra share their experiences of last year's events with The Gleaner.
On The Record: Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later
A young man, whose mother was killed in May last year, opens up to The Gleaner about his life as the oldest child taking responsibility for his siblings, as well
Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later. Part 1
In this, the first of a three-part series, Minette describes what it has been like for her and her family since the security operations in West Kingston last year
On The Record: Susan Goffe
Susan Goffe, chairperson of Jamaicans for Justice, gives us an in depth perspective on the human rights issues surrounding last year's major event, which has left people with a feeling

Tivoli One Year Later - Videos

Inside Tivoli Gardens, one year later

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: It has been one year since Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force security personnel went into Tivoli Gardens on May 24, 2010 in search of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. Coke, who was also community

Parents still weep for slain cop

VIDEO FEATURE: The parents of slain Constable Jason Davis sat down with The Gleaner to discuss how they have been handling the loss of their son, who died in the build up to the Tivoli operation last year.

Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later. Part 3

VIDEO FEATURE: In this, the third of a three-part series, Elaine Edwards shares the struggles she has been through since the security operations in West Kingston last year.

Doing business downtown

VIDEO FEATURE: Norman Powell was robbed of millions of dollars in goods during the West Kingston security operations last year. In this video, Powell reflects on a year of increased security, recovery from damage and downtown Kingston as the place to do business.

Coronation Market vox pop

VIDEO FEATURE: Vendors in Kingston's Coronation Market, offer their input on business since May 24, 2010.

Tivoli One Year Later - Exclusive Online Articles

Business downtown slows

EXCLUSIVE: Last year’s civil unrest in West Kingston slowed down Jamaica’s largest commercial district shuttering many businesses for several days as violence raged.

Tivoli Resident remembers

EXCLUSIVE: May 23rd is observed as Labour Day in Jamaica, but for one West Kingston resident it will never be the same.

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Tivoli One Year Later Gallery - FLASHBACK

Going for Dudus

'The mayhem started late Sunday May 23, 2010 as armed men brazenly took on the security forces in a sustained attack on police stations in anticipation of the attempt to apprehend strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.

The build up

'ON SUNDAY, May 23, 2010, a Gleaner team observed a large convoy of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) vehicles - with soldiers heading into Kingston along Michael Manley Boulevard as the police appealed for Christopher 'Dudus' Coke to turn himself in and urged women and children to leave the Tivoli Gardens..

The battle - Blood flows as security forces go after Dudus on May 24, 2010

'Time to take back the streets," said a motorist as he drove past a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) team. And that was obviously the intention of the security forces.

Fight for the seat - Mixed reactions threaten to loosen JLP foothold in Tivoli Gardens

'ROADSIDE MURALS in Tivoli Gardens, the bedrock of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) support in West Kingston, which once had the image of Bruce Golding, have been defaced.

Amnesty demands justice for Tivoli victims

International human-rights group, Amnesty International, has called for Jamaican authorities to bring to justice those responsible for human-rights violations, including the killing of 74 people in Kingston

Captured by criminals?

'THE NINE-monthlong face-off between Kingston and Washington over the extradition request for alleged drug lord Christopher 'Dudus' Coke triggered speculation within the United States government that garrison dons and criminals might have captured the Golding administration.

Trauma takes toll on Tivoli children

The May 2010 west Kingston incursion took a psychological toll on residents of the area, members of the security forces and even media personnel who covered the mayhem.

48 hours of FEAR!

'Media, watch what unnu a report about the boss or a unnu we a go turn the gun dem pon next," declared a scowling young man who was reportedly seen minutes before on Sunday, May 23, 2010 manning a roadblock with an AK-47 rifle in his hands.

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