And following up on that much referred to flashpoint in Red Bank village, Stann Creek - 12 persons have been charged - not for political mischief, but for failure to wear a face mask and to observe social distancing.

The group includes three UDP supporters and 9 persons associated with the PUP.

From the UDP side they are Kirk Talbot - the man with dread locks who retreated with the flag, Caroline Foreman, who is a relation of the UDP chairman for Stann Creek west, and Albert Moody, who is a prominent UDP in the division.

On the other side is the Cal family - relatives of the PUP village chairman. They are Antonio Cal, Reino Cal, Phillip Cal, Edgar Cal, Valentine Cal, Sidro Cal,

Magarito Cal, Justino Cal, Candaliana Cal.

They were all detained yesterday and granted and met bail. Police say their investigations continue.

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