PNP blames Holness for COVID spike risk

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PNP blames Holness for COVID spike risk

Despite Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips’ full-throated acceptance of the September 3 general election, People’s National Party (PNP) officials have blamed Prime Minister Andrew Holness for putting the lives of Jamaicans at risk. The island saw...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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