KINGSTON, Jamaica—When he made his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 9, Minister with responsibility for Land and Settlements Robert Montague could not resist the temptation to talk about his unlikely victory in the 2025 General Election after opinion polls had shown him to be the most vulnerable of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates.

He addressed the matter on June 9 during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

“In June last year when friends were few, the workers of Western St Mary rallied, the people stood by me, so that, when a 19 per cent deficit was broadcast and bandied about, some wished that I was done! But ah come mi did just ah come,” said Montague to laughter even from Opposition members.