THE GLEANER MINUTE: Portia boycotts partnership...On with rail...US woman guilty in Ja scam links
Dec 7th, 2016 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 1:29DECEMBER 7, 2016: The Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller was a no-show this morning at the official signing of the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica Agreement at King's House… The government is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with US-based company Herzog to revive the railway service… The family of the 14-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by two men in Portmore, St Catherine is now arranging counseling for her… A 33-year-old Florida woman has pleaded guilty to lottery scamming charges in a scheme with Jamaican links…IN SPORTS: Doping sanctions against Russia have been extended by the International Olympic Committee until further notice.
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