MP defends record as MP as constituents clamour for factories, water

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MP defends record as MP as constituents clamour for factories, water

Incumbent St Ann South West Member of Parliament (MP) Zavia Mayne has defended his stewardship of the constituency since being elected in February 2016. Mayne, whose performance has drawn criticism from his political rivals, argues that his work...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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