Rehab centre operating illegally in Hanover

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Rehab centre operating illegally in Hanover

Western Bureau: The Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) has asked the parish’s health department to take immediate steps to close down a rehabilitation centre, which is said to be operating illegally in the Chigwell and Rejoin areas of Hanover...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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