#JaVotes2020 | COVID-19 handling, economic management will secure election victory - Holness

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#JaVotes2020 | COVID-19 handling, economic management will secure election victory - Holness

The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is banking on its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the economy as factors that will count in it winning the September 3 general elections.

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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