Dalrymple-Philibert to be challenged by former Labourite

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Dalrymple-Philibert to be challenged by former Labourite

Western Bureau: Former member of parliament (MP) Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert was one of two candidates who were nominated in Albert Town, Trelawny, to contest the November 22 by-election for the Trelawny South constituency, which has been vacant...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Opposition Leader, Speaker clash over House seating for MP George Wright

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