Whitfield Town in St Andrew under curfew

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Whitfield Town in St Andrew under curfew

A curfew has been imposed in the community of Whitfield Town in St Andrew. The security measure began at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18. The boundaries for the curfew are as follows:...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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