It appears the St. Andrew Central Police have put a damper on plans by party animals and fanatics of the Boys and Girls Champs to paint Kingston red this weekend.
They’ve implemented special security measures in place for the annual event, and have slapped a ban on all after champ fetes in the Division.
The police information arm, the Constabulary Communication Network, CCN, says the Superintendent in charge of the Division has advised that no authorization will be given for such events.
The move comes in response to rising tension between overzealous students and fans over the years, who take issues from the track and clash in the streets.
In recent weeks, some schools have had open confrontations inside the Half Way Tree Transport Centre.
This raises questions about one of the main After-Champs events ‘Finish Line’.
It’s scheduled for the Ranny Williams centre on Saturday night, and should feature an elite cache of dancehall stars. Among them is the traditional after-champs artist, Vybz Kartel. Others include Elephant Man, Kiprich, RDX and more.
Will the police allow it? Or will it have to change venues?
The police are also advising patrons attending the Championships that no firearms, knives, large igloos or glass bottles will be allowed inside the venue.
Posted on March 12, 2008 17:42
the cops them getting serious but I don't think they will stop champs after party, then again they might stop the small ones them
Posted on March 12, 2008 17:51
mi have a strong feelings that puma them representatives them deh behind this that way only their party will be hot and the only place to go, if anyone of uhnu smart then uhnu wi si seh a true mi talk
Posted on March 12, 2008 18:26
the cops are doing th right as a teenager who used to go to those events had to stop from attending because of the regular feel ups and if you when retaliate they back out them knifes you of to be lucky to reach home with out getting raped
Posted on March 13, 2008 10:10
anything weh vybz kartel deh pon dem stopping it because him preach too much violence