There were 148 security cameras island-wide under the BAS-Serco contract, at a cost of $2.6 million, according to Michael Dunkley, speaking for the Ministry of National Security.

The details were given in response to parliamentary questions from? Walter Roban, the shadow minister.

In addition, the Government has paid a further $295,000 on upgrades, including cameras and wireless equipment in Deepdale to rectify “non line of sight cameras”.

The Government has also agreed to provide nine cameras each to St George’s and to Dockyard, at a cost of $239,493.