West Kingston, Jamaica

West Kingston is an area of Kingston, Jamaica, that includes the communities of Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town.

It is known for violence,[1] gangs,[2] and reggae musicians who have emerged from the area.

[3] Violent clashes with police have taken place here, especially in the Tivoli Gardens, including the 2010 Kingston unrest, known locally as the "Tivoli Incursion".

[4][5][6] CVM Television aired a documentary on this conflict with the military and police that took place in Tivoli Gardens.

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