MPs, Senators to be sworn in tomorrow

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MPs, Senators to be sworn in tomorrow

The new session of Parliament will begin tomorrow with the swearing-in of Senators and Members of Parliament. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston to facilitate social...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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