Men joining protest against murder must denounce it first – demonstrator

ASKED WHY more men were not part of the march organised to protest the killing of Taysha Hughes, one resident said it was best they be left out of it. She said it was because of them the children are dying.

“We nuh want no man fi march wid wi. Is dem a di cause fi dis in di first place. Is dem a tek up gun before dem go look work fi mind dem woman and pickney. If any a dem a come march, him affi denounce dem ting deh,” the resident said.

Meanwhile, Rosalie Hamilton, the Jamaica Labour Party councillor for the Rae Town division, says she is growing increasingly wary of the ongoing violence.

“You see, if the police was doing a good job, all of this that happened wouldn’t have happened. It was brewing for over a year, it’s a turf war, and these guys are supported by powerful political elements.”

“This is where the problem is stemming from, the failure of the police to do their duty without fear and favour. I worry that if it’s not handled properly and promptly, it will get even worse,” Hamilton said.