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December target for Coopers Pen relocation

August 29, 2026 | News
WESTERN BUREAU: During a visit yesterday to Coopers Pen in Trelawny, where 20 houses were flattened during a demolition exercise on August 11, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness said he is targeting December for the start of a relocation programme for some 99 eligible residents.
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December target for Coopers Pen relocation

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