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Residents Protest Bad Roads in Cross Keys

Another road protest, but this time from the residents of Cross Keys, Manchester, as they demand better road conditions. But the Member of Parliament, Robert Chin says he does not respond to such behavior. Major disruptions in the traffic flow Monday morning, after residents of cross keys in Manchester, led a demonstration, blocking the main thoroughfares in the area to protest what they call the deplorable condition of the road. 

Protestors were out in their numbers, waving placards and demanding intervention from their Member of Parliament. One protester tells our news team the road has been a major inconvenience to residents. She claims residents are constantly reaching out to the member of parliament, but to no avail. 

Meanwhile, another resident, who is a pastor within the community, Viola Bennett says urgent attention is needed, even if it’s a temporary fix. Watch the report:

Reporter: Velonique Bowen. 

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