Hanover communities anxious for revival of PDC

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Hanover communities anxious for revival of PDC

Western Bureau: A number of community development committees (CDCs) in Hanover have been stumped by the postponement of a meeting to revive the dormant Hanover Parish Development Committee (PDC) without explanation. The meeting, which is being...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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