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IN THE wake of a threat from the People's National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) to march on Jamaica House, the police yesterday warned the public that there could be consequences if marches and public processions were to be conducted.

Damion Crawford, president of the PNPYO, said on Sunday that he was prepared to march on Jamaica House to send a signal that the group he leads has no confidence in Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

"I feel a march coming on," Crawford said in Clarendon Sunday night. He also told The Gleaner yesterday that the PNPYO, which has marched on Jamaica House three times since 2007, was not ruling out another such visit to the seat of prime ministerial power.

But the Police High Command warned that persons might find themselves in trouble if they hold illegal marches.

"Under the Public Order Act (Section 4), it is unlawful for any public marches to take place during the night. It is also unlawful for any public marches to take place in daylight unless a permit has been issued by the police," the high command said.

Apply for permit

The police also advised that persons desirous of organising a public march in daylight should apply for a permit at least three days before such intended public march.

"If permission is granted by the police for any public march or processions, these activities should not take place within 200 yards from any scheduled premises. Scheduled premises are Jamaica House, Gordon House, King's House, the headquarters of all government ministries, the offices of the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation, and the Cabinet offices," the police said.