PNP supporters protest for roads and water in North East St Catherine

Scores of People's National Party (PNP) supporters in North East St Catherine, led by constituency representative Andrine Higgins, staged a protest in Riversdale Square this morning. 

The demonstrators voiced their frustration over what they say is the deplorable condition of several roads and a persistent water crisis they claim has plagued the area for over forty years.

Higgins emphasised the futility of the constant patching of roads and called for a comprehensive overhaul of the constituency's road network. 

"I personally have had conversation with engineers about the roads across the length and breadth of North East, and they say, 'Madam, the patching won't work,'" she declared.

In addition to road issues, Higgins highlighted the need for immediate action to resolve the water issues affecting the constituency.

The protest took an unexpected turn when Jamaica Labour Party councillor for the Troja division, Robert Grandison, joined the gathering.

He attempted to inform the protesters of the efforts made by Member of Parliament Kerensia Morrison to address the concerns.

However, he was heckled by the protesters who dismissed his comments.

-Ruddy Mathison

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