Scores of residents protest bad road conditions and lack of water in St. Mary, this morning

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

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Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

Opposition says there is a pattern of neglect of publicly funded hospitals

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

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Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

Scores of residents and taxi operators in St. Thomas protest bad road conditions for second consecutive day

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

Update: Teen girl injured in Westmoreland house fire, in need of extensive medical care, overseas

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

PSTEB Head says poor road practices by motorists and pedestrians will not be tolerated this new school year

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

Update: Springfield community in Westmoreland mourning deaths of three young boys who perished in house fire, last evening.

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

UPDATE: Education Minister Fayval Williams expresses sadness at passing of Laing brothers in house fire in Westmoreland last evening

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.

 

 

 

Police say no major obstruction on the nation’s roads amid the start of the new academic year

Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road conditions.

 

The protesters used old tires and other debris to block roadways leading to several communities, such as Free Hill, Bailey’s vale, Highgate and Sand Side.

 

The residents who are demanding a change in their predicament, say they have been suffering for far too long.

 

One female protester noted that residents will continue to block the roads until they have proper thoroughfares and better water supply.

 

She is urging Member of Parliament for Central St Mary, Dr Morais Guy to intervene to help them.

She noted that some children, who have also been impacted by the poor road conditions, also joined this morning’s protest.

Meantime, when questioned about claims that he did not provide the necessary assistance to get roadways in Central St Mary repaired, Dr. Morais Guy noted that he has made representation to have the roads fixed.

 

The Member of Parliament admitted that the roadways, especially the thoroughfare from Bailey’s Vale to Free Hill have been in a deplorable state for more than two years.

 

He added that despite his representation, the responsibility lies with the Government.