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CURFEWS CONTINUE IN SECTIONS OF ST MARY

YET AGAIN, RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED BY 48 HOURS IN 3 AREAS

PORT MARIA, St Mary; March 28, 2026

Yet again, the curfews in three areas of St Mary have been extended. The curfews that expired on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. have been extended by a further 48 hours, to end on Sunday, March 29, at 6 p.m.

The three areas of the curfew are Robins Bay and Nutfield; Belfield Work and Huddersfield, and Stewart Town.

These areas, and others adjoining, have been the subject of a series of curfews since late last year. The curfews have often run for 48 hours and are often extended to 96 hours. The police have generally said the security action is intended to improve security in the areas covered. In a release, the police said:

“This extension is necessary as the police continue efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent any further flare-ups stemming from the ongoing feud within the area. The sustained presence of law enforcement remains critical to restoring a sense of safety, reinforcing public order, and protecting residents.”

The boundaries in Robins Bay and Nutfield are as follows:

North – From Nutfield along an imaginary line to Strawberry Field.

East – From Strawberry Field along an imaginary line to Robins Bay Square.

South – From Robins Bay Square to a heavily vegetated area at the upper section of Robins Bay.

West – From the upper section of Robins Bay along an imaginary line to a vegetated area of

Nutfield.

 The boundaries in Belfield Work are as follows:

East- From St Michael’s Anglican Church along an imaginary line to a vegetated area at Bamboo

Corner Road.

South– From Belfield, near Bamboo Corner Road, along an imaginary line to a heavily vegetated

area of Belfield.

West– From a heavily vegetated area of Belfield along an imaginary to the vicinity of the Belfield

Primary School.

North- From Belfield Primary School along an imaginary line to a section near St. Michael’s

Anglican Church.

The boundaries of the curfew in Huddersfield and Stewart Town are as follows:

East- From an intersection along Rio Nuevo Terrace, continuing along an imaginary line to the

southern boundary.

South- From a vegetated section of Rio Nuevo Terrace, continuing along an imaginary line to the

western boundary at Marrakech Drive.

West- From a vegetated area of Marrakech Drive, continuing along an imaginary line to another

vegetated section of Marrakech Drive.

North- From a vegetated section of Marrakech Drive, continuing along an imaginary line to the

eastern boundary at Rio Nuevo Terrace.

During the hours of the curfew, persons within the boundaries of the curfew are required to

remain indoors unless otherwise authorized by the person in charge of enforcing the curfew.