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Cousins says PM’s Cooper’s Pen visit must now be matched by lasting action – gazettE

Cousins says PM’s Cooper’s Pen visit must now be matched by lasting action

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August 28, 2026

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Cousins says PM’s Cooper’s Pen visit must now be matched by lasting action

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TRELAWNY, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Land Lothan Cousins is welcoming Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s visit to Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, where some 20 families were left homeless after their homes were demolished on August 11.

“We welcome the Government’s visit to the community,” said Cousins, in a statement on Friday. “After weeks of uncertainty, we are happy that our strident advocacy has borne fruit, and we look forward to a speedy resolution of the matter in favour of the residents.”

READ: WATCH: 20 families homeless after early morning demolition in Trelawny

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