The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) issued a statement, addressing public concerns regarding the revocation of permissions previously granted in connection with the funeral procession of the late Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke, which was held on May 20^th.

Chubby, 39, is Kollision Band’s lead singer. He was gunned down in April 2026, which was SKN’s 2^nd murder for the year. Lawmen said “the police acknowledges the profound loss felt by Mr. Clarke’s family, friends, and the wider community.”

Although permission was granted to Kollision Band members to perform music during the funeral procession from the church to the cemetery, police said “that permission was granted within defined parameters, specifically, the performance of music at a level appropriate to a funeral procession moving through public streets.”

According to the statement, “following the granting of that permission, public announcements were made characterizing the procession as a jam session, a characterization that materially altered the nature and scope of what was approved.” Many commenters on social media have expressed disagreement with the revocation.

However, RSCNPF said it has “a duty to facilitate safe movement through public spaces for all persons present, including those attending to pay their respects…Our decision is not intended to interfere with the funeral or disregard the community’s grief. It is a public safety decision.” Nonetheless, if Kollision Band or the Clarke family wish to organize a separate public jam session to celebrate Mr. Clarke’s life and legacy, they can submit a formal application to the Police Force.