Scores displaced as several homes demolished in Coopers Pen, Trelawny

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August 11, 2026

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Several residents of the Coopers Pen community in Trelawny lost their homes on Tuesday as their dwellings were demolished.

Residents say that about 3:00 a.m., they woke up to workmen using heavy-duty equipment to demolish homes in the area.

The Gleaner was unable to ascertain who was behind the exercise.

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