Montego Bay Deputy Mayor Dwight ‘Debo’ Crawford dies, JLP mourns passing

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Councillor for the Spring Gardens Division in St James, Dwight Crawford, has died.

Crawford, who was affectionately called ‘Debo’, passed away suddenly today.

In paying tribute, JLP General Secretary Dr Horace Chang said Crawford’s death was a tremendous loss to the party and the St James family.

“Firstly, I express my condolences to Debo’s family, who, like us, his friends and political family, are shocked at his sudden passing. We grieve with them in this time of significant bereavement. We pray that our Lord grants them comfort and solace as they seek to cope with the loss of Debo, who was an outstanding person. Debo gave a lot of his time, effort and expertise to the people of St James. Only yesterday, he was among the representatives who were on hand at the Cornwall Regional Hospital to commemorate the reopening of the Accident and Emergency Unit.”

Chang also hailed Crawford’s contribution to public life.

“Debo was a first-class political representative. He put the interests of the people first and fearlessly defended their cause. He will be deeply missed. He was also a key organiser for the Jamaica Labour Party who was willing to go beyond the call of duty to ensure that tasks were completed in an efficient manner. May his soul rest in peace and light perpetually shine upon him.”

Chang said Crawford’s death was a major blow to the party, which is preparing to host its delegates’ conference on Sunday at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.

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