Denham Town division councillor Jermaine Hyatt dies suddenly

Councillor for the Denham Town division in Kingston, Jermaine Hyatt, has died.

Jamaica Labour Party Deputy Leader for Area Council One and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, confirmed that Hyatt died at the Spanish Town Hospital on Saturday night of what is suspected to be a heart attack.

McKenzie, who is also local government minister, said he was stunned by Hyatt's death.

"He served the people of Denham Town well. He was a champion representative who gave priority to serving the people of his division with distinction. Only a few weeks ago he was in fine form when he addressed the Area Council 1 meeting in West Kingston. We will miss his contribution, even as we grieve his untimely death"

McKenzie also expressed condolences to Hyatt's family, friends and colleagues.

"The Jamaica Labour Party's thoughts and prayers are with Councillor Hyatt's loved ones at this difficult time. It is a trying time for us in the Jamaica Labour Party, in particular those of us who serve in the local government fraternity.

“Only a few weeks ago we were hit by news of the death of Councillor Christopher Townsend who is to be laid to rest on December 7, 2024 at the Beulah Pentecostal Temple at 27 Olympic Way in Kingston. We also continue to hold Councillor Townsend's family up in our prayers," he said.

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