There was a foul smell in St. George?s Square and parts of the Old Town yesterday. understands that problems with the sewer lines may be the culprit. Mayor E. Michael Jones said last night that an official with the Corporation was investigating but didn?t notice anything unusual. Belmida Hunt, who lives on Duke of Clarence Street, said she would be spending the night elsewhere. ?I?ve have to close all my windows. It smells like cesspit.?

The mayor confirmed that there was a sewage problem, but added the Corporation was working hard to rectify it.