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Rowe’s the man, says Gooding-Edghill - Barbados Today

Incumbent Member of Parliament for the St Michael West Central constituency Ian Gooding-Edghill has showered praises on his colleague Neil Rowe, as he called on residents of St Michael North West to re-elect him on January 19. During a Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spot meeting Wednesday night at Deacon’s Farm, Gooding-Edghill said Rowe has made […]

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