Curfew imposed in sections of Kingston East
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Franklin Town and Dunkirk in Kingston East.
The police curfew began at 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 26, and will remain in effect until 7:00 pm on Monday, June 28.
The boundaries of the curfew are as follows:
North: Along Cumberland Avenue from the intersection with Upper Elletson Road continuing onto Cambridge Street to the bridge, then along a footpath to Somerset Avenue at the eastern boundary.
East: Along Somerset Avenue from the footpath at eastern boundary, continuing onto Bray Street, then onto Windward Road at the southern boundary.
South: Along Windward Road from the intersection with Bray Street to the intersection with Upper Elletson Road at the western boundary.
West: Along Upper Elletson Road from the intersection with Windward Road to the intersection with Cumberland Avenue at the northern boundary.
Secondary boundaries:
North: Along Deanery Road from the intersection with Upper Elletson Road to the intersection with Upper York Street at the eastern boundary.
East: Along Upper York Street from the intersection with Deanery Road continuing onto Somerset Avenue and Bray Street, then onto Windward Road at the southern boundary.
South: Along Windward Road from the intersection with Bray Street to the intersection Upper Elletson Road at the western boundary.
West: Along Upper Elletson Road from the intersection with Windward Road to the intersection with Deanery Road at the northern boundary.
The police said during the hours of the curfew, people within the boundaries of the curfew are required to remain within their premises unless otherwise authorized in writing by the ground commander.
Last week Monday, a curfew was imposed in sections of Kingston Central.
