Authnel Reid

Authnel Reid is the President of the Portland Cottage Citizens’ Association, actively advocating for the safety and well-being of residents in Portland Cottage, Clarendon. Recently, he has been in the news due to growing concerns about the impact of Hurricane Melissa, particularly regarding coastal erosion and the vulnerability of Jackson Bay Beach, which has suffered significant changes in its landscape. Reid has been vocal about the need for protective measures to safeguard the community from potential flooding, drawing from past experiences with Hurricane Ivan, which devastated the area in 2004.