Thirty-three Haitians land in Jamaica

Mar 25, 2013

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Thirty-three Haitians were taken ashore on Saturday afternoon after they were intercepted by Coast Guard officials off the coast of the eastern parish of Portland.
The Haitians - 16 adult males, four adult females and 13 children including two infants were spotted by fishermen who alerted the marine police and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).
They were examined by a medical team and the Office Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) alerted.
In February, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) increased its border patrols following the arrival of 25 Haitians. They were repatriated a few hours after their arrival.(Entire Article)

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