MP awards Hanover tertiary students with education grants

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MP awards Hanover tertiary students with education grants

WESTERN BUREAU: Eight needy tertiary-level students from rural districts in the western section of Hanover were presented with education grants totalling J$1 million by Member of Parliament (MP) Tamika Davis to continue with their educational...

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