Women, youth, and education top agenda of young senator

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Women, youth, and education top agenda of young senator

AS she takes her place as one of the youngest Jamaicans ever to be appointed to the Senate, Opposition Senator Gabriela Morris has put youth and education as well as issues affecting women at the top of her agenda.

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