THE GLEANER MINUTE: Miss Ja World finalist stands firm...Phillips says sorry...Pastor on sex charges
Aug 15th, 2017 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 1:30AUGUST 15, 2017: Controversial Miss Jamaica World finalist, Shaneke Williams, says she has no intention to walk out of the competition despite calls for her to do so… Kingston pastor is now in jail for allegedly repeatedly having sex with a 12-year-old girl and impregnating her… Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has apologised for comments he made suggesting the government’s one-seat majority could soon be affected by sickness… The government and frustrated truckers have worked out a formula to resolve the issues which led to a strike… IN SPORTS: Quarter-miler Stephenie-Ann Mcpherson has rejected claims she did not run in the Women's 4x400m Relay Finals because she had an injury.
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