48-hour curfew
August 14, 2026
48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St James
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Pound Road, Springmount, in St James.
The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 13, and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 15.
The boundaries of the curfew are as follows:
North – Along an imaginary line from Johns Hall main road to a vegetated area.
East – From an imaginary line from a vegetated area to the end of Union Street.
South – From the end of Union Street to the top of Woods Hill.
West – From the top of Woods Hill to Johns Hall main road.
During the hours of the curfew, persons within the boundaries of the curfew are required to remain indoors unless otherwise authorised by the person in charge of enforcing the curfew.
