Most opposed June restart of tourist flights

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Most opposed June restart of tourist flights

Although not in overwhelming numbers, a majority of Jamaicans disagree with the Government’s decision to restart the tourism industry on June 15 after it was initially shut down because of major outbreaks in Europe and North America from which most...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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