FIESTA IN ORACABESSA AREA BRINGS ADULTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER WITH POLICE
Oracabessa, St Mary; May 25, 2025
Police and residents of a section of St Mary are celebrating a community interaction that involved sports among adults and games for the children.
The event was called Zone 4 Partnership Fiesta, and was held at Eden Park Complex in Jacks River, Oracabessa.
(Those police legs still work well)
For administrative purposes, St Mary is divided into four Zones. The fiesta took place in Zone 4, including Prospect, Gayle, Oracabessa, and Retreat points stations.
However, teams also came from neighbouring Portland to participate in the Fiesta.
Conceived by Inspector Patricia Eccleston, Zone 4 Commander, the event aimed to foster collaboration and engagement between police and the community through sports and positive interactions.
(The police and civilians engaged in netball).
Acting Superintendent in Charge of the St Mary Division, Anthony Wallace, DSP Julio Francis, and other senior officers in the St Mary Command team were also in attendance and showed full support.
(Inspector Patricia Eccleston, Acting Superintendent Anthony Wallace, and Michael Marshall of Standpipe)
The festivities featured various exciting activities, including netball and football matches and relay races. Police teams competed with players from across multiple communities, showcasing the spirit of sportsmanship. The event also included a Kiddies Corner, where children enjoyed free bounce-a-bout and trampoline rides. Police provided refreshments throughout the day.
In a release, the St Mary police said: “The Partnership Fiesta was more than just a social event; it provided a unique opportunity for residents to interact with officers in a relaxed setting, fostering trust and mutual respect. Residents deeply appreciated the initiative, calling it a refreshing and meaningful experience that strengthens community bonds.”
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