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Expansion exposing Falmouth to environmental peril

Western Bureau: There are fears that a direct hit from a major storm could leave Falmouth under water as the expansion of the seaside town has interfered with its natural drainage. The Trelawny capital is steadily being expanded towards Martha Brae...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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