PM commends Spiritual Baptists for strength

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PM commends Spiritual Baptists for strength

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News LOOKING GOOD: Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and Minister of Education Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly admire each other's outfits during the PNM's Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day celebrations at the HDC village plaza carpark, Phase 2 La Horquetta on Monday. - AYANNA KINSALE The Prime Minister has praised Spiritual Baptists for their commitment, holding unshakeably to their beliefs, and always visualising beyond their day-to-day struggles. In his message on Tuesday to […]

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