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Butch Stewart hails DK Duncan as patriot, loyal friend

APPLIANCE Traders Ltd Group Chairman Gordon 'Butch' Stewart yesterday expressed deep sadness at the death of former Cabinet minister Donald Keith 'DK' Duncan and described the veteran politician as a patriot and loyal friend.Duncan, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away at hospital yesterday.

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