Curfew imposed in Kingston East

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Another 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Kingston Eastern Police Division. The curfew began at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, and will remain in effect until 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 23.

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The areas for the curfew are as follows:

North: Along an imaginary line from the mountain ridge from Mountain View Primary School to the Cane River Falls.

South: Along the coastline from the bridge at 10 Miles to Flag Circle.

East: Along an imaginary line to the Cane River Falls leading towards the bridge at 10 Miles Bull Bay.

West: Along South Camp Road from Flag Circle to Vineyard Road onto an imaginary line to the Mountain View Primary School.

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During the hours of the curfew, all individuals within its boundaries are required to remain within their premises, unless otherwise authorised by the ground commander.

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