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PHOTO: Roadwork
Workmen undertake repairs on a section of the sidewalk on Harbour Street in Montego Bay earlier this week as part of a $75-million project being undertaken by the St James Municipal Corporation. So far improvements have been carried out on a number of roadways including sections of Barnett Street, St Lawrence Lane, Union Street and Cottage Road. Funding for the project is provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund and the Corporation. (Photo: Philp Lemonte)
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August 23, 2017

PHOTO: Roadwork

Workmen undertake repairs on a section of the sidewalk on Harbour Street in Montego Bay earlier this week as part of a $75-million project being undertaken by the St James Municipal Corporation. So far improvements have been carried out on a number of roadways including sections of Barnett Street, St Lawrence Lane, Union Street and Cottage Road. Funding for the project is provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund and the Corporation. (Photo: Philp Lemonte)

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