Carnival. General information for upcoming “Jouvert Jump-up” and other carnival events

The Police Department (KPSM) is informing the general public that all the carnival events for 2014 thus far, have been very successful. Their have been very little criminal activity reported which is related to carnival.

There are still many events that have to take place for this carnival season and the main one is the Jouvert Jump-up. This Jump-up promises to be one of the largest ever, consisting of many more bands and Dj’s than in the prior years.

The Jouvert Jump-up will start on time (at 04.00 a.m.) on Saturday morning with the bands and Dj’s lining up on the Walter Nisbeth road (Pondfill road) and the Soualiga Boulevard. The jump-up well head in the direction of the Freedom Fighters round-a-bout and turn left into the direction of Sucker garden and then via the Arch road around the Salt Pond and back to the Festival Village in Philipsburg. The Police Department is urging all drivers of motor vehicles not to park their vehicle in the Arch road during the passing of the Jump-up. This measure is for security and safety reasons and mainly for emergency vehicles to have easier access in and out of that area when and if necessary.

Parents are advised to supervise or/and to talk to there children about their conduct, their use of alcohol and illegal drugs before they leave home to take part in the jump-up. The carrying of backpacks containing glass bottles, weapons, drugs and other illegal items will not be tolerated. A zero tolerance policy is in effect and not adhering to the policy may lead to your arrest. Once you are arrested, you will remain custody for the remainder of the carnival season and you will be charged with the criminal act you have been arrested for.