Politics behind slow Westmoreland hurricane recovery, claims PNP general secretary

People’s National Party (PNP) General Secretary and Westmoreland Eastern Member of Parliament Dr Dayton Campbell has accused the Government of being slow in providing hurricane relief for Westmoreland on political grounds.

Addressing the party’s 88th annual conference at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar on Sunday, Campbell called for more assistance for residents of the parish, which was hit hard by the Category Five storm, which caused widespread devastation in western Jamaica.

“The Government has no intention of helping the people of Westmoreland, and I believe them vex and carry feelings because last September they got beaten…”

At the September 3, 2025 polls, the PNP reclaimed all three constituencies in Westmoreland, with Campbell, Dwayne Vaz and Ian Hayles defeating their Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) opponents.

The PNP general secretary argued that the recovery effort in Westmoreland has been inadequate and pointed the finger at politics.

Campbell asserted that the Government has failed to provide adequate housing and other assistance to hurricane victims.

“We have put up over 40 homes in Eastern Westmoreland, and the Government has done the one home for the people,” he said.

He also criticised the administration’s handling of temporary housing and damaged schools.

He said the PNP stands with residents of the parish and will continue to push for change.

“The reason for the People's National Party is the people of Jamaica. We are here because the people need a voice that will speak on their behalf.”

- Albert Ferguson

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