KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 72-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of the Kingston Western Police Division on Sunday has been extended, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

In a statement on Wednesday, the JCF noted that the curfew extension will run from 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 18, to 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 21.

The boundaries of the curfew include Race Course Lane (Blount Street), from the intersection of Little King Street travelling to the fence line forming of the Golden Heights Housing Development; and the northern and eastern sections of Race Course Lane, travelling south along the paved gully and continuing to the intersection of Williams Street and Upper Rose Lane.

Additionally, the curfew includes Rose Lane, from the intersection of William Street, continuing south along Rose Lane to the intersection of Beeston Street and Rose Lane, continuing west along Beeston Street to the intersection of Spanish Town Road and southwest along Spanish Town Road to Little King Street, and along Little King Street from Spanish Town Road to the intersection of Race Course Lane (Blount Street).

The curfew excludes the Denham Town High School and Denham Town Police Station.

The police are reminding the public that during the hours of the curfew, all persons within the boundaries of the curfew are required to remain within their premises unless otherwise authorised in writing by the ground commander.