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JAM | Apr 24, 2025

JCF to support lawful protest organised by the JFJ on April 29

Toriann Ellis

Toriann Ellis / Our Today

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says that there will be a police presence at the scheduled peaceful protest being organised by Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

The JCF reported that in keeping with standard operating procedure, this deployment is a precautionary measure intended to ensure the safety of all participants and to preserve public order, especially in light of credible indications of possible counter-protests in the vicinity.

The JCF says, “In a modern functioning democracy, all citizens have a right to express their views through lawful and peaceful demonstrations, and it is the responsibility of law enforcement to provide the environment in which these rights can be freely exercised.”

The JCF further expressed that it has no affiliation with any of the groups that are planning to protest. “Our presence is in keeping with our constitutional duty to serve, protect and reassure all Jamaicans, regardless of viewpoint,” JCF added.

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