48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew
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September 20, 2023

48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew

ST ANDREW, Jamaica – A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the St Andrew South Police division.

The areas affected are Pretoria Road, Waltham Park Road, Maxfield Avenue and Whitfield Town.

The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 20 and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Friday, September 22.

The boundaries of the curfew are:

NORTH: Along Pretoria Road from Waltham Park Road to Maxfield Avenue

EAST: Along Maxfield Avenue from Pretoria Road to Spanish Town Road

SOUTH: Along Spanish Town Road from Maxfield Avenue to Waltham Park Road

WEST: Along Waltham Park Road from Spanish Town Road to Pretoria Road

During the hours of the curfew, all individuals within its boundaries are required to remain within their premises for 48 hours unless otherwise authorised by the ground commander.

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