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RSVGPF Recruits Receive Training In Financial Investigations And Asset Recovery

Top Story25 August 2025
Police Recruits of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force successfully completed the specialised training in Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery, offered by the Regional Security System and the Financial Intelligence Unit of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. (GP)

In a joint effort to strengthen law enforcement capabilities, the Regional Security System (RSS), in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, successfully conducted a…

RSS And CDEMA Deepen Strategic Partnerships During High-Level Meetings In France

Top Story26 June 2025
RSS and CDEMA Officials visit partners in France

Senior officials from the Regional Security System (RSS) and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) recently concluded a successful four-day mission to France, where they engaged in a series of…

RSS Hosting French/Creole Language Training

Top Story20 June 2025
French Creole Language Training 2025

Participants of the French/Creole Language Training Programme, currently being hosted by the Regional Security System’s Training Institute, are demonstrating strong dedication and enthusiasm to the course.

RSS And St. George’s University Deepen Partnership Through Training

Top Story18 June 2025
Deputy Executive Director, Atlee Rodney at SGU

The senior leadership of the Regional Security System (RSS) recently paid a visit to the RSS’ Training Institute’s Command and Staff Course (CVQ Level 4), currently underway at St. George’s University (SGU) in Grenada…

Forty-Two Specialised Security Courses On RSS’ 2025 Training Agenda

Top Story5 June 2025
CVQ Training Closing Ceremony Photo

The Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS TI) has set out an ambitious training schedule for 2025, offering 42 specialised courses aimed at strengthening security across its Member States.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits RSS Headquarters

Top Story2 June 2025
Deputy Executive Director of the RSS Atlee Rodney, presented Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Princess Anne, with a plaque on behalf of the organisation

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, paid an official visit to the Regional Security System (RSS) Headquarters today, where she was presented with an overview of the organisation’s strategic operations…

Strengthening Public Trust - A Priority For RSS

Top Story23 May 2025
Participants of the Community Policing Course

Improving the public’s trust and perception of the police is necessary if efforts to improve public safety are to be successful.

Twenty-Four Officers Successfully Complete Range Management Level 3 CVQ

Top Story15 May 2025
Range Management Level 3 CVQ Closing Ceremony

Law enforcement officials should never be “high-handed or show-offish” when using firearms.

RSS Security Chiefs Meet In the Federation of Saint Christopher & Nevis

Top Story2 April 2025
RSS Security Chiefs Meeting Day 1

The Chiefs of law enforcement and military forces across the Regional Security System (RSS) Member States met today at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino, signalling the start of a two-day discussion on…

Request For Expressions Of Interest For Design And Implementation Of Framework For Joint Investigations Team For Financial Investigation And Asset Recovery

Top Story28 March 2025
Expression of Interest

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is inviting eligible parties to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the design and implementation of a comprehensive framework for Joint Investigations focused on…

RSS Appoints New Deputy Executive Director

Top Story10 March 2025
Mr. Atlee Rodney

The Regional Security System is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Atlee Rodney to the post of Deputy Executive Director effective April 7, 2025.

RCMP Officials Pay Courtesy Call On The RSS

Top Story4 February 2025
RSS Executive Director Rear Admiral Errington Shurland and RCMP Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Brian Moreau sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

Management of the Regional Security System (RSS) received a courtesy call from officials of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Wednesday, January 22. During the meeting RCMP Regional Director for Latin America…

RSS Receives Financial Boost From US Embassy

Top Story4 November 2024
RSS Receives Financial Boost From US Embassy

The United States Embassy in Bridgetown has boosted its support to the Regional Security System's (RSS) efforts to combat transnational crimes and threats, and enhance security across the Eastern Caribbean.

Grenada Receives Cash Forfeiture and Cash Seizure Guides

Top Story6 September 2024
Cash Forfeiture Handbooks

On Wednesday, August 28, the Regional Security System (RSS) launched and handed over the Cash Forfeiture Handbook and Cash Seizure Policy and Guide to the authorities in Grenada.

Press Release - Countdown On For UNEX 2024

Press Release18 March 2024
RSS and RSLPF officials on tour in SLU

In less than one month, Saint Lucia will welcome over 200 law enforcement officials to its shores for the Regional Security System’s (RSS) Unity Exercise 2024 (UNEX ’24), which is scheduled to take place from April 2 to…

Press Release - RSS Security Chiefs Meeting

Press Release12 January 2024
RSS Security Chiefs Meeting

Guyana Hosts RSS’ Joint Coordinating and Planning Committee

RSS COAST GUARD OFFICERS RECEIVE TRAINING IN ASSET RECOVERY

Top Story22 September 2023
During the exercise, Director of the Asset Recovery Unit, Kisha Sutherland, stated that the RSS ARU operates on the principle that crime does not pay, and pointed out that through the training, soldiers would be made aware of how they can prevent criminals from financially benefitting from their activities.

Coast Guard officers from across Regional Security System (RSS) Member States are now better positioned to effectively assist in the prosecution of asset recovery and money laundering cases.

CRFM Invites Applications For Marine Spatial Planning Specialist

Jobs28 June 2023
We're Hiring

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism is inviting suitably qualified persons to apply for the post of Marine Spatial Planning Specialist, to support the implementation of the BE CLME+ Project, at their headquarters…

UNEX 2024 Launched

Top Story22 June 2023
UNEX Director, Lt. Col. Roberto Beltran, said UNEX would bring additional skills and competencies to the security organisations of the RSS Member States.

Plans for UNEX 2024 are underway.

St. Lucia To Host UNEX’24

Top Story22 June 2023
(L-R) Minister of Public Service, Home Affairs, Labour and Gender Affairs, St. Lucia, Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte; Commissioner of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force (Ag.), Ronald Phillip; Executive Director of the RSS, Commodore Errington Shurland and Attaché – Security, Justice & Human Rights Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM, Alessandro Tedesco, during the handover of the Unity Exercise plaque.

(L-R) Minister of Public Service, Home Affairs, Labour and Gender Affairs, St. Lucia, Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte; Commissioner of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force (Ag.), Ronald Phillip; Executive Director of the RSS…

Press Release - UNEX 2024 Launched

Press Release20 June 2023
UNEX 2024 Launched

UNEX 2024 Launched

Press Release - UNEX Designed to Test RSS' Response Mechanism

Press Release19 June 2023
UNEX Designed To Test RSS Response Mechanism

Approximately 1.935 million persons from across Regional Security System (RSS) Member States have been affected by hazard events since 1982, and the estimated damages to these nations have surpassed US $8 million.

CARICOM IMPACS Seeking ICT Manager

Jobs8 June 2023
RSS Receives Financial Boost From US Embassy

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) is seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill the post of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Manager.

Career Opportunities At CARICOM IMPACS

Jobs1 June 2023
RSS Receives Financial Boost From US Embassy

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) is seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill a number of positions at its Headquarters in Trinidad and Tobago and within its…

Regional Security System Sympathy Statement

Top Story1 June 2023
Red Rose

On behalf of the Regional Security System (RSS), I extend sincere condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Guyana. The RSS is deeply saddened by the loss of life of the 20 children and the…

Officers Lauded For Enhancing Skills

Top Story29 May 2023
Participants and facilitators of the Basic Engineering Course were joined by (front row R-L) Senior Superintendent (Ag) Adrian Broome; Lt. Commander, Derrick Brathwaite; Principal of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology, Ian Drakes; Director of Training at the RSS, Lt. Commander, Brian Roberts; and Regional Maritime Officer, Lt. (CG) Rolerick Sobers.

Participants and facilitators of the Basic Engineering Course were joined by (front row R-L) Senior Superintendent (Ag) Adrian Broome; Lt. Commander, Derrick Brathwaite; Principal of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute…

Barbados Making Moves In Cyber Security

Top Story18 April 2023
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As Barbados continues to make significant advancements in securing its cyber domain, the island has recently developed a National Cyber Security Strategy.

RSS Polygraph Course Concludes

Top Story5 April 2023
Work in progress. suspicious man passes lie detector in the office. asking questions. polygraph test | Image by Freepik

The Regional Security System recently concluded its Polygraph Continuation Education Course, which was held in collaboration with the European Union (EU).

RSS Continues Its Quest for A Secure Region

Top Story22 March 2023
RSS-Council-of-Ministers-Meeting

RSS Council of Ministers, led by Chairman and Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell (front centre), along with Chiefs of Security from RSS Member States, strategic partners and RSS staff, gathered at the Radisson…

RSS Security Chiefs Meet In Grenada

Top Story21 March 2023
RSS Member States Flags

Security Chiefs from RSS Member States met at Radisson Beach Resort, Grenada, to discuss matters of security impacting their countries and the region. (Photo courtesy Barbados Defence Force)

Law Enforcement Officials Advised to Embrace Technology

Top Story23 February 2023
Free photo african american officers examining criminal records in incident room, planning private investigation in police archive. man and woman investors analyzing case files, reading statements. | Image by DCStudio on Freepik

Public-private partnerships, innovative technical solutions and training are essential for law enforcement officials to fight technology-enabled crime.

RSS Officers Ready for Exercise TRADEWINDS & UNITY Exercise

Top Story3 February 2023
RSS Officers Ready for Exercise TRADEWINDS & UNITY Exercise

Twenty-five security officials from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are better equipped to provide training in crisis response, interoperability and readiness in the Caribbean.

RSS & Canada Hosting Army Exercise Planning and Execution Course

Top Story20 January 2023
RSS & Canada Hosting Army Exercise Planning and Execution Course

The Canadian Army Exercise Planning and Execution Course will ofer participants knowledge in exercise planning in advance of Exercise TRADEWINDS. (Photo courtesy BDF)

Invitation to Tender for CARICOM IMPACS Digital Currency Project

Top Story16 January 2023
INVITATION-TO-TENDER

The CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) is seeking to analyze and map digital currencies and assets, in an effort to better understand how these mechanisms relate to transnational…

Cayman Islands: Vacancy For Commanding Officer

Jobs24 December 2022
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A vacancy exists in the Cayman Islands Regiment (CIR) for a Commanding Officer.

RSS Overthrows Security Forces In T-10 Cricket Match

Top Story3 November 2022
RSS Overthrows Security Forces In T-10 Cricket Match

Organiser of the RSS 40th Anniversary T-10 Cricket Tournament, Sgt. Dawn Sealy, with members of the winning RSS team.

EU Officials Pay Courtesy Call on RSS

Top Story18 February 2022
european union flag on the blue background | Image by Freepik

Management of the Regional Security System received a courtesy call from officials of the European Union’s (EU) Headquarters in Brussels, and its Barbados office, earlier today.

Public Support Key To Crime Prevention

Top Story11 February 2022
Oral Williams

Former Deputy Commissioner of the Barbados Police Service, Oral Williams, appealed to officers to be respectful to members of the public and advised them to never abuse their authority.

Remarks for the RSS Maritime Security Strategy Project: Hand Over Ceremony

Press Release26 October 2021
RSS Letters

Remarks by Deputy Executive Secretary of the Inter American Committee Against Terrorism for the Organization of American States, Violanda Botet.

Remarks by Mr. Peter Adams -Maritime Security Strategy Handover

Press Release26 October 2021
RSS Letters

Remarks delivered by Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on Maritime Security, International Monetary Fund, Peter Adams at the Handover Ceremony for the Maritime Security Strategy.

RSS Coordinating Regional Relief Efforts In St. Vincent And The Grenadines

Top Story21 April 2021
RSS Coordinating Regional Relief Efforts In St. Vincent And The Grenadines

Regional Maritime Officer at the RSS, Lt. (CG) Rolerick Sobers, pointed out that the RSS is currently coordinating the efforts of the security agencies across the RSS Member States, as they work with the CARICOM…

FAA & RSS: Strengthening Security Cooperation Between France & Lesser Antilles

Top Story15 November 2019
RSS-FAA

Sea search and Rescue (SAR) and the fight against transnational criminal activity, particularly the fight against drug trafficking and small arms smuggling, were at the heart of discussions between Commander of the…