KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican authorities have declared an extensive 48-hour security curfew encompassing six communities within the Manchester Police Division. The emergency measure affects residents of Canewood, Epping Forest, Oxford, Comfort Hall, Breezy Hole, and Auctembeddie following security assessments by law enforcement agencies.
The restrictive order took effect at 6:00 PM local time on Monday, January 5, with official provisions mandating its continuity until 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7. This temporal lockdown requires all civilians within designated boundaries to remain indoors throughout the specified period unless granted explicit authorization by the operational ground commander.
Geographical parameters established for the security operation encompass:
Northern Boundary: Extending 3,400 metres along a designated demarcation from vegetated terrain to the Breeze Hole District border.
Southern Boundary: Spanning 4,100 metres across specified coordinates terminating at Comfort Hall’s vegetated periphery.
Eastern Boundary: Covering 5,190 metres of territory extending to Waterloo District’s vegetation line.
Western Boundary: Measuring 5,000 metres from the southern demarcation point through Evergreen to Roses Valley’s wooded areas.
Law enforcement personnel will maintain continuous patrols and checkpoints throughout the duration to enforce compliance with the emergency protocol. The measure represents the latest in Jamaica’s ongoing security initiatives to address public safety concerns in designated regions.