Holness’ JAMP score upgraded; some MPs receive downgrade

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Holness’ JAMP score upgraded; some MPs receive downgrade

Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ score has been upgraded from 57 to 71 per cent following the latest update of the Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP), while Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips’ grade remains at 86 per cent. JAMP was launched...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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