Phillips accuses PM of shielding Vaz; wants investigation into Holywell controversy

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Phillips accuses PM of shielding Vaz; wants investigation into Holywell controversy

Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of shielding his embattled cabinet minister, Daryl Vaz, who was recently stripped of his environment portfolio responsibilities, following revelation...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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