Montego Bay Deputy Mayor Dwight Crawford Dies Suddenly, Prompting Tributes

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay Dwight Crawford has died, prompting tributes from Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie, who described him as a respected and dedicated public servant. Crawford, the councillor for Spring Garden in St James, was praised for helping meet community needs and strengthening local government across Jamaica.

The People’s National Party has expressed condolences after the sudden death of Montego Bay Deputy Mayor and JLP Councillor Dwight “Debo” Crawford, who represented the Spring Garden Division in St James. The PNP said he was highly regarded in the business community and his loss will be felt by family, colleagues and residents across the parish.

Montego Bay is mourning Deputy Mayor Dwight “Debo” Crawford, who died suddenly on Saturday just hours after attending the reopening of Cornwall Regional Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department. The Spring Garden councillor had served since 2016, and political colleagues across party lines described him as a dedicated public servant and a major loss to St James local government.

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay and JLP Councillor for Spring Gardens, Dwight Crawford, has died suddenly, prompting tributes from party leaders including JLP General Secretary Dr Horace Chang. Crawford, known as “Debo,” was praised for his service to St James and his role in the party, with his death coming as the JLP prepares for its delegates’ conference in Montego Bay.

Jamaica Labour Party Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay and Spring Gardens councillor Dwight Crawford, known as “Debo,” died suddenly on Saturday. JLP General Secretary Dr Horace Chang said his death is a major loss for the party and St James, especially as it prepares for Sunday’s delegates’ conference in Montego Bay.

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay and Spring Garden councillor Dwight Crawford has died after being found unresponsive and rushed to hospital on Saturday, according to reports. His death is significant for St James political leadership, where he had served as a prominent local representative.