Dalvey thirsts for water

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Dalvey thirsts for water

With blue storage drums at every stop and corner, the Holland Town community in Dalvey, St Thomas, has been suffering from a lack of running water in the pipes of the residents since 2007. This was revealed by despondent residents who say they are...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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