Mayor of Lucea reflects on hardship faced by residents in recent years

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August 7, 2026

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Mayor of Lucea reflects on hardship faced by residents in recent years

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HANOVER, Jamaica — As the country celebrated its 64th year of independence, Mayor of Lucea Sheridan Samuels used a civic ceremony in observance of the milestone to reflect on the hardships Hanover has faced in recent years.

Among the list is Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that ripped through five western parishes, leaving a trail of devastation last October.

Samuels argued that this year’s theme, “United in Celebrating Resilience” speaks directly to the “strong spirit of Hanover.”

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