Montague and Wheatley Will

Robert Montague

Andrew Wheatley

 

Jamaica Labour Party Campaign Spokesperson Kamina Johnson Smith is this morning advising that Minister Robert Montague and Mr. Andrew Wheatley, incumbent MPs for St. Mary Western and St. Catherine South Central respectively, leading by the best examples, will both be nominated by senior members of their campaign teams, and will not be physically present at their nominations this morning.

Mrs. Johnson Smith said “Mr. Montague and Mr. Wheatley are acting out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of the health and safety of their constituents and Jamaica as a whole.

They were present at the same event as Mayor Creary some 10 days ago and having learnt of his positive test for the coronavirus, they both decided to isolate themselves and to get tested.  

Minister Montague is awaiting the results of his test, and Mr. Wheatley is awaiting the health authorities’ guidance for his test to be conducted.”

She continued, “Neither has any symptoms, both feel in perfect health, and neither spent time in the company of Mayor Creary at the event.  

Both men are however clear that taking these steps will demonstrate strong leadership and set the best example for their constituents and for Jamaica about how seriously they need to take the virus. We are proud of their conduct as members of the Stronger Team.”

Mrs. Johnson Smith advised that both gentlemen have been distributing masks and hand sanitizers in their constituencies and have put all arrangements in place for their nomination in accordance with the laws of Jamaica.  

They are looking forward to the safe execution of Nomination Day activities by their teams and are expressing confidence in their return to Parliament after September 3, 2020.