All across the United States of America people are protesting the brutal killing of George Floyd, a resident of Minnesota who died on May 25th. Floyd passed away shortly after three (3) white police officers held him down, with one kneeling on Floyd’s neck for approximately 8 minutes and 46 seconds. A fourth officer looked on and did nothing even as George repeatedly said he can’t breathe.
People were hurt and angry once the video hit social media, but their anger turned to rage as the authorities are slow in arresting the four police officers. Only one has been arrested at the time this article was written.
The Jamaican government has just announced that they will start to ease restrictions as the island’s curve begins to flatten. As such, starting on Wednesday, May 13th, Jamaica’s new curfew hours will be 8 PM to 5 AM.
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