JLP regrets passing of attorney and former legal advisor, George Soutar

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August 10, 2026

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JLP regrets passing of attorney and former legal advisor, George Soutar

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KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has expressed regret at the passing of attorney-at-law, political stalwart and former public sector board chairman, George Soutar.

The party in a press release on Monday, said Soutar passed away on Monday morning after battling illness for an extended period.

Soutar served as legal advisor to the JLP and was a long-standing member of the party.

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