MP surprised at road protest

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MP surprised at road protest

St Ann North West Member of Parliament (MP) Krystal Lee has expressed surprise at Monday’s protest by taxi operators and residents over the poor road condition between Brown’s Town and Runaway Bay, and extending to Discovery Bay. “I am actually...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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