In aftermath of attack, Guardsman to give bulletproof vests to couriers

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In aftermath of attack, Guardsman to give bulletproof vests to couriers

WESTERN BUREAU: A day after one of its security officers was killed in a foiled robbery in St Elizabeth, Guardsman Group has committed to outfit its 300-strong armoured fleet guards with bulletproof vests. The value of that spend will be in the...

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