#JaVotes2020 | Montague and Wheatley in self quarantine

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#JaVotes2020 | Montague and Wheatley in self quarantine

St Mary Western standard bearer Robert Montague and St Catherine South Central's Dr Andrew Wheatley are now in self quarantine. In a statement, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) said both men will today be nominated by senior...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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