JDF officer in sex scandal resigns

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JDF officer in sex scandal resigns

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) officer at the centre of a sex scandal has resigned. In a statement, the JDF said following the conclusion of its investigation, the officer submitted his resignation to the Defence Board. The allegation related to...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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