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Golding encouraged by Portland tour

Opposition Leader Mark Golding said that he is encouraged by the turnout of People’s National Party (PNP) supporters and business interests during a ‘Power of the Dream tour’ of West and East Portland last Friday. Golding, accompanied by general...

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