Tribute to Shahine - New MLSS office named in honour of late minister

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Tribute to Shahine - New MLSS office named in honour of late minister

Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid the ultimate tribute to former minister and member of parliament (MP) for St Ann North East, Shahine Robinson, on Thursday by naming the new Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) parish office in St Ann’s...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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