Extended Curfew in Manchester Division of Jamaica: Key Details and Regulations
The curfew in the Manchester division of Jamaica has been extended for 48 hours, now effective until February 18 at 7:25 PM. Multiple areas including Mandeville, Porus, and Christiana are affected, each with specific boundaries and curfew times. Residents are required to remain indoors during these hours unless authorized otherwise, ensuring community safety.
The authorities have announced an extension of the 48-hour curfew in sections of the Manchester division of Jamaica, which will now remain in effect until Tuesday, February 18, at 7:25 PM. It is important to note that the curfew will be enforced in different areas starting and ending at specific intervals.
In Mandeville and Williamsfield, the curfew includes the following areas: Royal Flat, Comfort, May Day, New Hall, Albion, Green Street, Barnstaple, Tulsa Road, and Hill Side. The boundaries for this area are defined as follows: North extends east along an imaginary line from Royal Flat Road to Bartley Town; East runs south to the Hillside area; South goes west to Rent Land Street; and West goes north to Royal Flat Road.
For the Porus area, the curfew commenced on Sunday at 8:05 PM and is set to conclude at 8:05 PM on Tuesday. The specific areas affected include Main Street, Broadleaf, Trinity, Hampton Road, and Redberry Road. Boundaries for Porus are drawn from the intersection of the toll road and Melrose district along the main road and vegetation in the respective communities.
The curfew for Christiana will begin at 6:50 PM on Sunday and will last until 6:50 PM on Tuesday. Those affected include areas such as Craighead, Dobson, Pike, Coleyville, Silent Hill, Ticky-Ticky, and Line-A-Parish. The defined boundaries are designated through imaginary lines from Craighead to Silent Hill and various locations along the main road.
During the curfew hours, individuals within the designated boundaries are mandated to remain indoors unless officially authorized to be elsewhere. This measure aims to ensure community safety during the extended curfew period.
In summary, the curfew across various regions in the Manchester division has been extended for safety reasons, requiring residents within specified boundaries to adhere to the imposed restrictions. Each area has tailored curfew times and boundaries, ensuring clarity for those residing in or visiting these communities. Compliance with the curfew is emphasized for public security until the designated termination times.
Original Source: jamaica.loopnews.com
