PNP strongman Dayton Campbell sent packing

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PNP strongman Dayton Campbell sent packing

KRYSTAL Lee rode a sweeping wave of individual and party popularity to upstage People's National Party (PNP) incumbent Dr Dayton Campbell for the St Ann North Western seat, yesterday.

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