Phillips accuses PM of shielding Vaz and wants investigation into Holywell controversy
Jun 28th, 2020 | Category: Special Reports | 5:43JUNE 28, 2020: 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 of a controversial offer to lease lands bordering the Holywell National Forest Park for a development. The park, in rural St Andrew, is part of the Blue and John Crow Mountains, which is protected and recognised as a World Heritage Site. Dr. Peter Phillips was addressing comrades at the PNP Councillors and Caretakers meeting at Mico University College on Marescaux Road in Kingston on Sunday, June 28, 2020.
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