Curfew extended in sections of Waterhouse
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August 28, 2024

Curfew extended in sections of Waterhouse

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of the Waterhouse community, has been extended until Friday, August 30.

An initial curfew which began at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 26, ended at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 28. However, the police have since revealed the curfew will run for another 48 hours.

The boundaries of the curfew are:

North: Along Penwood Road from Barbados Road to Penwood Road;

East: Along Penwood Road to Ghandi Roadto the intersection of Penwood Road;

South: Along Nanse Pen Road to Ghandi Road onto Penwood Road; and

West: Along Nanse Pen Drive from Nanse Pen Road to Barbados Road.

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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