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Dayton Campbell says sorry to Energy Minister Daryl Vaz

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General Secretary of the PNP, Dr. Dayton Campbell, was very strident and sure of himself when he made accusations against Government Minister Daryl Vaz on a political platform.

Now he is sorry after he could not substantiate his bluster.

He now has to make a public apology on video in order to settle a defamation suit which was brought by Minister Vaz.

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