By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Friday 20th August 2021) — Police have again issued a public notice informing that they have not received a written application for permission concerning an event dubbed “PEACEFUL WALK” advertised on social media for the weekend of Friday 20th August 2021, and are warning participants not to proceed. The poster for the event says: “Let your voice be heard! Join us as we walk through the streets of Basseterre! Let us stand together! To end the segregation and manipulation!” — understood to relate to vaccination policies.
Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for Operations Adolph Adams said on ‘Policing With You’ on ZIZ on Thursday 19th August: “The High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has become aware of a number of unlawful meetings and protests being organized by a group or groups of individuals in the Federation. The High Command want to make it clear that no application requesting permission for any groups or persons organizing, coordinating or hosting any procession in any public space was received by the Commissioner, nor was any permission granted.” ACP Adams warned: “If any such event is found to be taking place over this weekend, it would be considered unlawful and will be brought to an end by any reasonable means. Any person who takes part in these unlawful events can assure themselves that they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” The offence carries a penalty of $2,500 or six months in prison, or both, on summary conviction.