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Tertiary students get financial assistance

WESTERN BUREAU: TERTIARY STUDENTS who received financial assistance valued at more than $3 million from their St James West Central member of Parliament, Marlene Malahoo-Forte, promised to transform their community following the end of their course...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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