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- ↑ "First Time MP Marsha Smith Facing Protests in North East St Ann". Nationwide 90FM. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- ↑ "Ernie Smith's daughter Marsha tipped to replace Shahine Robinson". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2022-03-09.