JCF announces Champs restrictions

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising patrons who will be attending the Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA) Boys’ and Girls’ Championships that no:  

• Firearms
• Knives
• Ice picks
• Machetes
• Aerosol sprays
• large igloos
• Glass bottles
• Lighters
•  Frozen water or drinks
• DVD or video recorders
• Alcohol
• Or umbrellas with pointed tips

will be allowed during the event which will be held at the National Stadium from Tuesday, April 5 to Saturday, April 9.

Additionally, no smoking will be allowed inside and persons found in breach may be asked to leave the stadium.

Walkways should be kept clear at all times in cases of emergency and there will be a no re-entry policy.

Licensed firearm holders are being advised to make alternative arrangements for the safekeeping of their firearms, as no provisions will be made at the venue or at the Stadium Police Station.

The JCF also says that all persons entering the stadium will be subject to search.  Meanwhile, vendors are being warned that vending will not be tolerated outside the designated areas.

Sanitising stations will be at all entrances to the National Stadium; the wearing of masks is encouraged.

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