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GraceKennedy Foundation highlighting students’ success

The GraceKennedy Foundation has continued its efforts to encourage youths to achieve their fullest potential by awarding bursaries to students for their exceptional scholastic performance. On Friday, the foundation presented 25 bursaries to...

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