48-HOUR RESTRICTIONS AFFECT BOSCOBEL, ISLINGTON AND THREE HILLS
PORT MARIA, St Mary; June 1, 2026
Curfews are in effect in three large areas of St Mary, covering several districts in the parish.
The curfews took effect Sunday evening, May 31, at 6 and will run for at least 48 hours, until Tuesday, June 2, at 6 p.m.
They follow the lifting of a curfew and its restrictions to movement of people in the Annotto Bay area. That curfew lasted for 96 hours, up to Saturday.
The areas under curfew now include
- Sections of Islington – Top Albany, Nutsfield, and Robins Bay
- Sections of Three Hills, located within the Retreat Police Area of St. Mary.
- Sections of Boscobel, located within the Oracabessa Police Area of St. Mary.
The St Mary police gave several security reasons, specific to each area, for the imposition of the curfews.
In Islington, they said, “This extension is necessary as the police continue efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent any further flare-ups, which intelligence suggests may stem from recent violent crime in the area. The sustained presence of law enforcement remains critical to restoring a sense of safety, reinforcing public order, and protecting residents.”
In Three Hills where an alleged robber was shot and killed by police last week, they said: “The imposition of this curfew follows growing tension and a surge of violent crime within the affected communities. There has also been an increase of motor vehicle theft and break-ins within the area.
As a result, public confidence has been impacted, and the continued presence and intervention of the police are necessary to restore order, preserve public safety, and prevent further escalation.
And In Boscobel, police said the curfew was necessary because of “growing tension and heightened fear of crime within the affected communities. The area is frequented by individuals involved in criminal activities who operate between the Oracabessa and Port Maria policing areas and is in close proximity to Stewart Town and Gully Road, which are among several areas of concern within the Oracabessa policing space.”
