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PLP accused of bribes for votes

By CELESTE NIXON

Tribune Staff Reporter

cnixon@tribunemedia.net

THREE men have come forward claiming a bribe was offered by "political operatives" of the PLP trying to drum up support for their party ahead of the upcoming general elections, a heated House of Assembly session was told yesterday.

Education Minister Desmond Bannister claimed these individuals have sworn in affidavits that cash was offered by campaigning members of the opposition in return for political support.

Mr Bannister ag ...Read More

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