Joint Intelligence Group
The Joint Intelligence Group (JIG)[1] is the national intelligence community of Antigua and Barbuda. It was established by a memorandum of understanding to streamline the sharing of intelligence through various agencies responsible for the national security of Antigua and Barbuda. Member organisations include various intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies, and other national security stakeholders.[2]
Interagency cooperation
[edit]The primary intelligence agency of Antigua and Barbuda is the Intelligence Centre, part of the Service and Support Unit of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.[3] In 2016, the force made eleven intelligence requests, and the Coast Guard has participated in various anti-drug operations.[4] The Financial Intelligence Unit of the ONDCP is responsible for gathering intelligence on white-collar organised crime and disseminating it through the JIG.[5] In 2016, the ONDCP made thirty-six intelligence requests through the group, the most of any agency.[4] In its history, the group has participated in the seizure of illicit drugs, money, and illegal firearms.[6]
List of members
[edit]In July 2018, the group was composed of five members:[6]
| Seal | Organisation | Ministry |
|---|---|---|
|
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force | Finance, Corporate Governance & Public Private Partnerships[7] |
|
Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda | Legal Affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour[8] |
|
Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy | Finance, Corporate Governance & Public Private Partnerships[9] |
|
Immigration Department | Legal Affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour[8] |
|
Customs and Excise Division | Finance, Corporate Governance & Public Private Partnerships[10] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Multilateral Evaluation Mechanism: Antigua and Barbuda. Organization of American States. 2023. ISBN 978-0-8270-7735-5.
- ^ Hector, H. X. (2024-12-17). "Joint Intelligence Group: A basic overview". Axarplex. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Dion E. Phillips - Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force: A Preliminary Look". global.uwi.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b Mutual Evaluation Report of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF). pp. 41–48.
- ^ "Financial Intelligence Unit | ONDCP Antigua and Barbuda". Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ a b Mutual Evaluation Report of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF). p. 41.
- ^ "Minister of Finance, Corporate Governance & Public Private Partnerships". ab.gov.ag. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ a b "Ministry of Legal Affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour". ab.gov.ag. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Overview of ONDCP | ONDCP Antigua and Barbuda". Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Customs and Excise Division - Antigua and Barbuda | Customs and Excise Division - Antigua and Barbuda". customs.gov.ag. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
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