Hanover battling significant jump in major crimes

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Hanover battling significant jump in major crimes

WESTERN BUREAU: There are concerns that Hanover, which was once widely considered the safest parish in the island, is now moving to the opposite end of the spectrum, with massive percentage increases in major crimes and a major rise in COVID-19...

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