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48-hour curfew extended in the Kingston Eastern Division
48-hour curfew
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February 16, 2026

48-hour curfew extended in the Kingston Eastern Division

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the Kingston Eastern policing division has been extended.

The curfew continues from 6:00 pm on Monday, February 16, and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Wednesday.

The boundaries of the curfew are as follows:

NORTH: Along an imaginary line from the Mountain Ridge from Mountain View Primary School to Cane River Falls.

EAST: Along an imaginary line from Cane River Falls to the bridge at 10 Miles Bull Bay.

SOUTH: Along the coastline from the bridge at 10 Miles Bull Bay to Flag Circle.

WEST: Along South Camp Road from Flag Circle to Vineyard Road onto an imaginary line to Mountain View Primary School.

During the hours of the curfew, people within the boundaries are required to remain indoors unless otherwise authorised by the ground commander.

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