48-Hour Curfew Imposed in Grants Town, St Mary

A 48-hour curfew has been activated in Grants Town, St Mary, starting February 14 at 6:00 PM. The curfew spans defined boundaries and requires residents to stay indoors unless authorized otherwise. This measure aims to ensure public safety during the specified period.

A 48-hour curfew has been enforced in specific areas of Grants Town, St Mary, starting from 6:00 PM on February 14 and concluding at 6:00 PM on February 16. The curfew’s boundaries are defined as follows:

– North: An imaginary line starting at the Villa Road entrance, extending 1500 meters northwest to Kidd Land.
– West: An imaginary line running northward approximately 2200 meters from Kidd Land to the Kidd Land and Mason Hall roadway intersection.
– East: An imaginary line extending northeast approximately 1250 meters from the Mason Hall roadway intersection to Firefly Estate entrance.
– South: An imaginary line running about 1200 meters from the Firefly Estate entrance back to the Villa Road entrance.

During the curfew hours, individuals within designated areas are required to remain in their homes, unless authorization is given by the ground commander.

The imposition of this curfew is a measure aimed at maintaining order in the Grants Town area of St Mary. Residents must adhere to the boundaries and requirements set forth during this period, emphasizing the authority of the ground commander in managing the enforcement of the curfew. Such measures are standard in response to specific local conditions that necessitate heightened security.

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