The Opposition Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, today officially presented Olympian, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, as one of its newest members.
Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn was introduced to the media today at the JLP’s 71st anniversary celebration press conference and re-launch of the party’s website at its Belmont Road Headquarters in St. Andrew.
JLP General Secretary, Dr. Horace Chang, says the re-launch of the party’s website is part of efforts by the party to modernize itself.
He says as the party modernizes itself, it has recruited over 3-hundred new members since the start of the year.
While indicating that Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn is likely to be named to the Opposition’s team of Junior Spokespersons, the JLP is yet to confirm whether she’ll be the party’s caretaker/candidate for any constituency.
It’s understood that Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn is seeking to represent the JLP in a constituency in St. Catherine.
AND, Dr. Chang says the party has identified the majority of its candidates for local government elections due by March next year.
Dr. Horace Chang, JLP General Secretary.
Dr. Chang also made an appeal for more women to join the party.
The JLP’s candidate for the Portmore Mayoral by-election, Reverend Welton Shettlewood, was presented to the media today.
Nationwide News first reported last month that Reverend Shettlewood had been selected by the JLP as its candidate for Mayor of the municipality.
JLP Chairman, Robert Montague, again criticized the government for the delay in holding the election.
Robert Montaque, JLP Chairman, speaking today at a press conference at the party’s Belmont Road headquarters in St. Andrew.
Since the death of former Mayor George Lee, last September, Councillor Leon Thomas, has been serving in that capacity. Councillor Thomas represents the Hellshire division.
However, the municipality’s constitution only allows him to act for six months.
Thomas is likely to be the candidate for the governing People’s National Party.
