Former Jamaican MP Russell Hammond has died
Former Jamaica Labour Occasion Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, Russell Hammond, had died.
Hammond handed away final night time on the College Hospital of the West Indies.
In line with studies mentioned he had been ailing for a while.
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Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has expressed condolences to the household, associates, and colleagues of Hammond.
“I’m deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of former Jamaica Labour Occasion Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, profitable businessman and philanthropist Russell Hammond,” Holness mentioned.
Hammond, who was the managing director of Hammond’s Pastry Place in Westmoreland, was first elected MP in Westmoreland from 1983 to 1989.
“He performed a big function in laying the inspiration for the celebration’s present success within the Western parishes of Westmoreland and Hanover, being a really energetic member of the Space Council,” Holness mentioned.
“He was a stalwart and an instance of selfless dedication to his nation. His reminiscence will stay on via his legacy and within the hearts of those that knew him,” he added.
Hammond was additionally the managing director of Hammond’s Pastry Place in Westmoreland.