Hanover residents block roads over poor conditions, water woes

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October 27, 2026

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Hanover residents block roads over poor conditions, water woes

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Some residents of Chester Castle, Shettlewood, Ramble, and Horten Grove in Hanover today mounted roadblocks to protest poor road conditions and water supply issues.

They called for the authorities to address the matter.

The demonstration came a day before the first anniversary of Hurricane Melissa, which caused widespread damage across sections of western Jamaica.

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