Morant Bay councillor Rohan Bryan has died
Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2024 | 9:46 AM
Councillor for the Morant Bay division in St Thomas, Rohan 'Washy' Bryan, has died.
Bryan, who first won the division in 2012 on a People's National Party (PNP) ticket, succumbed to a heart condition about 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Ryan Williams, the minority leader in the St Thomas Municipal Corporation, expressed deep sadness at the loss, describing Bryan as a colleague and his best friend.
"Outside of politics Washy was my best friend and he will be sadly missed," said Williams, who was huddling with family members Wednesday morning, said.
Bryan first won the division by defeating mayor Rose-Marie Shaw.
Despite his ailment, he managed to retain the division for the PNP in the February local government elections.
The PNP won four seats in that election, compared to the Jamaica Labour Party's six.
- Ruddy Mathison
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