Shaw tells Bunting sorry
OPPOSITION Spokesman on Finance Audley Shaw yesterday apologised to Security Minister Peter Bunting for statements he made at two public meetings last November.
Bunting, who is travelling on Government business, told the Jamaica Observer through his secretary that he is satisfied with Shaw’s apology.
The public apology forms part of an out-of-court settlement reached on Tuesday as a result of a libel suit Bunting filed against Shaw.
The other aspect of the settlement is that Shaw compensate Bunting for damages as a result of the statements which have been described as false and libelous.
A statement issued by the People’s National Party said that both men have agreed to keep the sum for damages confidential.
“On November 13, 2011, at a JLP Area Council Three meeting at the Manchester High School and on November 16, 2011 in Runaway Bay, St Ann, I made certain statements in relation to the Hon Mr Peter Bunting. These statements were also carried in the media.
“I hereby withdraw those statements as I am satisfied there was no basis for saying them. I apologise unreservedly to the Hon Mr Peter Bunting for any hurt or embarrassment that my statements may have caused,” Shaw said.