Monthly Archives: August 2013

Specialized Resource Group Announces New Local Executive, Dignitary and VIP Protection Services

August 16, 2013 Friday 4:53 PM EST Specialized Resource Group Announces New Local Executive, Dignitary and VIP Protection Services Aug 16, 2013 (SBWire:http://www.sbwire.com Delivered by Newstex) Los Angeles, CA — (SBWIRE[1])… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Snowden leaks reveal UK’s secret Middle-East web surveillance base;

The certificate authorised GCHQ to collect information about the “political intentions of foreign powers”, terrorism, proliferation, mercenaries and private military companies, and serious financial fraud. The Independent (London) August 23, 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Meals And Golf Outings Paid For By Subcontractors May Trigger Double Damages Under Anti-Kickback Act

Mondaq August 23, 2013 Friday 10:10 AM EST Meals And Golf Outings Paid For By Subcontractors May Trigger Double Damages Under Anti-Kickback Act Aug 23, 2013 (Mondaq:http://mondaq.com/ Delivered by Newstex) David… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Iraq chemical win for US troops gives hope to ex-Sergeant

Lincolnshire Echo August 22, 2013 Thursday Edition 1; National Edition Iraq chemical win for US troops gives hope to ex-Sergeant Paul Whitelam Pg. 20 A former RAF Sergeant who was allegedly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Gurkhas 4 Days Strikes

M2 PressWIRE August 22, 2013 Thursday Gurkhas 4 Days Strikes Ex-Gurkha Soldiers Employed By Serco Training Army Recruits To Strike For Four Days Over Job Losses In September In Breach Of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mandarins may have been outwitted on the probation service deal

The Independent (London) August 22, 2013 Thursday First Edition Mandarins may have been outwitted on the probation service deal OUTLOOK JIM ARMITAGE Pg. 54 Justice secretary Chris Grayling used emotive language… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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THE PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY COMPLEX IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA: THE PROBLEMATIC APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

Washington University Global Studies Law Review 2013 12 Wash. U. Global Stud. L. Rev. 205 NOTE: THE PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY COMPLEX IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA: THE PROBLEMATIC APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco remains a good long-term bet, despite government contract woes;

The Daily Telegraph (London) August 22, 2013 Thursday Edition 2; National Edition Serco remains a good long-term bet, despite government contract woes; John Ficenec Pg. 6 SERCO has been a rock-solid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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MILITARY $8.96 Million Federal Contract Awarded to G4S Government Solutions

Targeted News Service August 23, 2013 Friday 9:41 PM EST MILITARY $8.96 Million Federal Contract Awarded to G4S Government Solutions WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 — G4S Government Solutions Inc., Palm Beach… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wyden, Blumenauer say private contractors play too powerful a role in spy agencies

Wyden, Blumenauer say private contractors play too powerful a role in spy agencies Sen. Ron Wyden, left, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer talk to the City Club of Portland about their efforts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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