MoBay’s mayor ‘charity concert’ exceeds J$7m target

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MoBay’s mayor ‘charity concert’ exceeds J$7m target

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon is now a happy man as he has managed to exceed the J$7 million amount he had targeted for his inaugural mayor’s concert, raking in over J$500,000 more than was projected. “Revenue from the charity...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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