The state of emergency for parts of Kingston and St Andrew

Posted by Yardie Luke on May 23, 2010 under Jamaica Politics | Comments are off for this article

PM Bruce Golding declared a state of public emergency effective 6:00 pm. The order covers parts of Kingston and St Andrew.

Golding said that based on the advice of the security forces, the action has been taken so as to ensure public safety. The state of emergency will remain in force for a period of one month unless extended by the House of Representatives or earlier revoked.