"Mr Speaker, a State of Emergency cannot be exactly defined however, it connotes a state of affairs that demands drastic action.
"The country has been witnessing within recent times the tragedy of multiple murders and an upsurge in gang-related violence.
"Over the space of 76 hours there were 11 murders and as of 21 August, 2011, there were 260 homicides for this year which carried the tears of those who lost their loved ones.
"The National Security Council having had extensive deliberations on this grave situation, together with available intelligence, determined that it would be in the best interest of the country to recommend to His Excellency, the President, that a State of Public Emergency should be declared."
Brig. John Sandy | Minister of National Security
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