Beckham captains PSG in last home game 2:42 PM
Police list ‘Mansaw’ and ‘Buck Major’ as 'persons-of-interest' 2:20 PM
Police seize two firearms in Kingston 11 11:01 AM
Met Service fully prepared for 2013 Hurricane season 10:33 AM
Western News
Dr Duncan to meet with disgruntled JLP councillor
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer West writer
Thursday, January 24, 2013
HOPEWELL, Hanover — People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for Eastern Hanover Dr D K Duncan is to meet with councillor for the Hopewell Division Devon Brown in an effort to address a raft of issues concerning the division.
"He (Brown) wants to have a face to face meeting and we will accommodate that within the next two weeks," said Dr Duncan.
Last weekend Brown told the Observer West that despite numerous efforts, he has been unable to contact the member of Parliament to discuss matters relating to the division.
He said sometime ago he was given a cell number by the MP, but he has not been successful in reaching him on it.
Councillor Brown noted that there are plans for several water and road projects within his division which need the assistance of the MP.
"I want to appeal to our Honourable Member of Parliament Dr DK Duncan that I need his assistance in terms of community development in and around the Hopewell area. There are so many things that need to be done which is going to need his input," the councillor argued.
Brown, who is the lone Jamaica Labour Party councillor in the Hanover Parish Council said since he became a councillor almost one year ago, he can only recall being assisted once through Duncan's constituency office.
This he noted was during the Jamaica 50 celebrations last year.
But Dr Duncan said he has been working with the councillor through his constituency office.
"Councillor Brown and myself have been working together through my constituency office and whenever he makes a requests we have to appraise them, whether it is coordination of back to school assistance, the Jamaica 50 celebrations, as well as any other thing he has brought to the office," Dr Duncan explained.
POST A COMMENT
HOUSE RULES
1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper – email addresses will not be published.
2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Other Stories
Bright future for Holland High students
Race Course resident slain near graveside of mom, brother
Ja-born UK lecturer gives back to alma mater
Rochelle McKinley is Miss Ja Global
PHOTO: Congrats, Trelawny Queen!
Western Sports Diary, May 16-19 2013
WESTERN ENTERTAINMENT DIARY - May 16 - 18
JDA distances itself from high-priced 'orthodontist' in Coudray-Greaves case
MoBay mayor facing no-confidence motion
Animal Invasion! - Lucea mayor mulls pound
Water returns to Sherwood Content
This lady don't do anything dishonest — Dalrymple Philibert
Big boost! 'Tegat' to assist Wadadah in JFF's Premier League play-offs
Clarke vows to tackle corruption, narco trafficking
Bartlett calls for amalgamation of tourism incentives


