Member of Parliament (MP), Pearnel Charles Jr., recently honoured 80 Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) workers during the inaugural event celebrating the history of Clarendon South Eastern.

The ceremony was held under the theme ‘Celebrating our Founding Fathers, Building on the Legacy of South East Clarendon’ which is known for having two former prime ministers and leaders of the JLP as well as a deputy leader.

The event was conceptualised to acknowledge past leaders who served in the constituency, distinguished workers who passed away and show appreciation to some of the veterans and devoted workers who sacrificed their time and effort to build their community.  

Presenting the workers with plaques, gift baskets, and certificates of appreciation, Charles Jr. shared, “I am truly grateful to my team for putting on such an amazing event which is the prelude to a series of worker engagements to acknowledge their service and contribution to nation building. It is important to recognise the service of others but it is even more gratifying to honour them while they are with us.” 

Immediate past MP, Rudyard Spencer and his wife were present at the event to receive a citation in recognition of his service to the country. Additionally, Dr. Denise Eldemire Shearer received a citation on behalf of her husband, former Prime Minister the Most Honourable Hugh Lawson Shearer while keynote speaker Pearnel Charles Snr., a former speaker of the House of Representatives, received a citation on behalf of the Rt Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante who he had worked with throughout his political career.

“These leaders represented the Jamaica Labour Party with distinction and served the people of the constituency exceptionally well, so my team and I had to honour their outstanding contribution,” Charles Jr. said while speaking at the Wembley Centre of Excellence where the event was hosted.

Highlighting the history of the Jamaica Labour Party and how the founding fathers served to make Jamaica a better place, Charles Snr. excited and energised the crowd with colourful style.

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Winston Maragh, Councillor Carlene Benjamin, other councillor caretakers, members of the executive and party workers and representatives were present at the event.

Meanwhile in a special tribute to former Mayor of May Pen and councillor for the Mineral Heights division, Milton Brown who was represented by his wife Ethel Brown, Charles Jr, praised Brown for his service which was of great impact to the community and the Jamaica Labour Party.

“Milton Brown, mentored me and he gave his all by campaigning for me even on his last breath. Ruddy was also a tower of strength and very instrumental in my success at both the bi-election and general election,” Charles Jr. said, with gratitude.

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