Prime Minister declares state of public emergency in St Catherine
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June 17, 2022

Prime Minister declares state of public emergency in St Catherine

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a State of Public Emergency in the parish of St Catherine.

Holness made the declaration a short while ago during a press conference at Jamaica House, citing rampant criminality and lawlessness.

According to Holness, the terror being experienced in some communities is a result of the organised criminal activities of gangs, guns and the young men that are being recruited.

“The Government has to act. The Government cannot sit by and see innocent Jamaicans going about their business…having to be scurrying for their lives. The government has to act. That is the government’s duty,” he stated.

Holness said one of the most important rights of Jamaican citizens is the right to life.

More details soon.

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