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- ↑ "Five things you should know about Senator Gabriela Morris – The Gleaner Flair". 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ↑ French, Jhaneal (2020-09-18). "PNP Appoints Youngest Senator in Jamaica's History, 23-Year-Old Gabriela Morris". CNW Network. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
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