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Former gov't minister, PNP general secretary Dr Paul Robertson dies

Published:Saturday | February 19, 2022 | 10:05 PM
Dr Paul Robertson held several positions in the leadership of the party including deputy general secretary and general secretary.

Former government minister Dr Paul Robertson has died.

In a statement Saturday evening, the People's National Party (PNP) said Robertson died at the St Ann's Bay Hospital, following a brief illness.

Robertson held several positions in the leadership of the party including deputy general secretary and general secretary.

Robertson's offices

  • Member of Parliament for South East St Catherine (1993-2007)
  • Minister of Government 
  • Senator
  • PNP vice-president
  • PNP General Secretary

He also worked at the Port Authority of Jamaica.

"We express sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Dr Paul Robertson," said a PNP spokesperson in the statement.

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