Buchanan offers ‘conditional support’ for Portland bypass

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Member of Parliament (MP) for Portland Eastern Isat Buchanan has offered conditional support to the Port Antonio Bypass.

Buchanan, a first-term MP representing the People’s National Party, made his position known as he addressed the issue in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during his first contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate.

“Let me be very clear on the bypass, because my people are watching. I support the Port Antonio Bypass. Portland needs development. We need to decongest the town. we need to reduce travel time, we need to attract investment. So I say yes to the bypass,” Buchanan began.