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August 17, 2012

Curfews in 6 parishes

CURFEWS imposed in six parishes last night will remain in effect until 6:00 pm tomorrow.

The curfews are in St Catherine, covering St Johns Road, Ellerslie Pen, Lauriston, Dela Vega City, Job Lane, Wynters Pen, Gordon Pen, Lakes Pen, Waterford, Central Village, Naggo Head, Park Heights, Newlands, Portmore Lane and Little Lane.

In Kingston and St Andrew, curfews are in Park Lane, Donmair Commons, Sunrise Crescent, Castle Heights, Grants Pen, Cassava Piece and Majesty Gardens.

In Westmoreland, curfews are in Russia, Twelve Street, Bethel Town, Mint Road and Crowder Road.

In St James, curfews are in Salt Spring, Rose Heights, Norwood, Mount Salem, Camrose and Flanker.

In Hanover, curfews are in Lucea, Askenish, Bamboo and Lookout.

During the hours of the curfews all persons within the boundaries are required to remain within their premises unless otherwise authorised in writing by the members of security forces in charge of enforcing the curfews.

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