St Ann's Morris summoned to meeting

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St Ann's Morris summoned to meeting

The Local Government Service Commission has summoned Rovel Morris, chief executive officer of the St Ann Municipal Corporation, to a meeting. The meeting, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, may explore his oversight of the $47-million...

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