At a press briefing held last evening, Jamaica’s prime minister Andrew Holness issued a list of tighter restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the corona virus. The new regulations will go in effect on August 11th, 2021.

The updated curfew hours during the week, Monday to Friday, will be 7PM to 5AM the following morning. On Saturdays it will be 6PM to 5AM and on Sundays it’s 2PM to 5AM. Additionally, all events, large and small, are strictly prohibited.

These new measures will be in effect until the end of August (31st).