Channel: Jamaica Gleaner

Category: News & Politics

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Description: EMBOLDENED BY the aborted challenge by an 18-year-old upstart that aimed to loosen his decades-old grip of the Moore Town Maroons, Colonel Wallace Sterling has threatened to root out dissidents in the Portland settlement, arguing that many detractors have no bona fide ethnic links to the community. His tough stance came after teenager Lomorra Dillon failed to attract sufficient support to trigger an election in the eastern Portland Maroon enclave, with Sterling and his backers insistent that the convening of a poll was unconstitutional in clan law. #JamaicaGleaner For unlimited exclusive stories and value-added digital content, » Subscribe to Gleaner Premium: jamaica-gleaner.com/premium » Sign up for our newsletters to get local and world stories delivered straight to your inbox: cutt.ly/HzqfUA5 Connect with The Gleaner! » Like us on Facebook: Jamaica Gleaner » Tweet us on Twitter: JamaicaGleaner » Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamaicagleaner The Gleaner is the Caribbean’s leading news source, bringing you credible news and information that matter. From the latest in current affairs, breaking stories, sports, entertainment and more; we deliver all the information you need in print, online and in your social media feeds. Continue to enjoy The Gleaner video stories here... Jamaica Gleaner @JamaicaGleaner