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November 2, 2026

48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South

KINSGTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in St Andrew South division has been extended. The curfew will continue from 6:00 pm on Monday, November 2, and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Wednesday November 4.

The boundaries of the curfew are as follows:

NORTH: An imaginary line from Happy Grove community drawn to Chisholm Avenue/ Maxfield Avenue intersection following the divisional boundary.

EAST: An imaginary line at Chisholm Avenue/ Maxfield Avenue travelling southerly to East Avenue intersecting at Marcus Garvey Drive

SOUTH: An imaginary line from the coastline at Marcus Garvey vicinity East Avenue to Duhaney River

WEST: An imaginary line from the Duhaney River to Kingston Harbor

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

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