Jamaican Opposition party saddened with passing of MP
Key Points(5)
- The main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) Monday described the late Dr.
- Winston Green as someone with a great passion for community development.
- A party statement said Dr.
- Green will be sadly missed.
- <strong>Died suddenly</strong> Green, 58, a dentist and the parliamentary representative for St.
The main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) Monday described the late Dr. Winston Green as someone with a great passion for community development. A party statement said Dr. Green will be sadly missed.
Died suddenly
Green, 58, a dentist and the parliamentary representative for St. Mary South Eastern, died shortly after 5:00 am after he reportedly fell and hit his head at home. He was rushed to a near-by hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Opposition leader expressed shock
Opposition Leader and PNP President Dr. Peter Phillips expressed shock and sadness at the death of Green, who contested the 2016 general election winning his seat by a mere five votes against the now ruling Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) candidate, Dr. Norman Dunn.
“Dr. Green committed his life professionally and politically to serving the Jamaican people. He was a dedicated servant of the people and a man faithful in his commitment to his family, his profession, his constituents and his party,” Phillips said, adding “Jamaica has lost a great son. Our heart-felt condolences to his children Ashley and Wade, his family, friends and colleagues. He will be truly missed.”
The PNP in a statement said that Green’s passion for community development and working with Jamaicans to maximize their potential became the driving force that propelled his entry into politics.
PM Holness offers condolences
Prime Minister Andrew Holness also extended condolences to the family of Dr.Green.
In a release from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday, Holness said the news of Green's death came as a surprise. The prime minister remembered Green as a competent Member of Parliament who sat on Parliamentary Committees.
Dr. Green served on the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee. Up to the time of his death he was a member of Parliament's Internal and External Committee.
He was a second term member of Parliament, first elected in 2011 to represent the constituency of South East St Mary.
