Damion Crawford
JamaicapoliticianMale5.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Damion Crawford is a Jamaican politician and a prominent member of the People’s National Party (PNP), known for his dynamic approach to politics and his focus on youth empowerment and education reform. He is an outspoken advocate for innovative policies that aim to improve the lives of young Jamaicans.
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Damion Crawford is the Opposition’s spokesman on education.
Editorial | Beyond school closures: Confronting Jamaica’s demographic reality | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-25
Damion Crawford, a Member of Parliament, expressed concerns about poverty and hunger in Jamaica during a public session of the People's National Party's Annual Conference.
Damion laments poverty, hunger, erosion of values | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21Damion Crawford laments poverty, hunger and erosion of values, calling for a 'coalition of conscience'.
Damion Crawford laments poverty, hunger and erosion of values, calls for ‘coalition of conscience’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21Opposition Spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, criticized the centralization of decision-making within the Government.
‘We are not struggling’ - Schools see strategic success as they hold out against drought | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-20
Opposition Spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, criticized the centralization of decision-making within the Government.
‘We are not struggling’ - Schools see strategic success as they hold out against drought | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-20Damion Crawford criticized the Government for focusing only on seriously damaged schools.
PNP: Gov’t failed to plan for school reopening - Opposition cites safety, deadline concerns as repairs lag | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-15
Damion Crawford addressed the issue during a press conference, calling for a broader rethink of what constitutes discipline in schools.
PNP urges schools to respect Black identity in grooming policies | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-14
Damion Crawford has renewed calls for a student-hosting programme that would temporarily relocate children from Hurricane Melissa-damaged schools.
Crawford renews call for student-hosting programme amid ongoing hurricane reconstruction | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-11
Damion Crawford was expected to challenge Mark Golding for PNP President in September 2027.
Gordon Robinson | The essence of agitation | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-28
Damion Crawford, a member of parliament, addressed the rumors of a challenge to Golding's leadership.
PNP breaks silence on leaked audio | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-27
Damion Crawford, member of parliament for St Catherine North West, also highlighted concerns about the tax, indicating that it would have a disproportionate effect on poor Jamaicans.
Diet drink dilemma | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06
Damion Crawford correctly reminds us that irreversible learning loss is taking place.
Ronald Thwaites| Productivity and literacy | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-20
Damion Crawford, the opposition spokesman on education, emphasizes the need for a structured recovery strategy following Hurricane Melissa.
Crawford: Put more focus on learning recovery | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-16
Mr Crawford’s initiative builds substantially on this idea.
Editorial | Adopt Crawford’s template | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-04Damion Crawford is the Member of Parliament for St Catherine North West and the brainchild behind the relocation initiative for students affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Schools, churches unite to host students from devastated parishes | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-12-01
MP Damion Crawford suggested that homeowners might voluntarily register through an appropriate government agency for participation in the post-Melissa shelter scheme.
Editorial | Housing Melissa’s victims | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-15
Damion Crawford is a Member of Parliament advocating for assistance to those affected by the hurricane in Jamaica.
Letter of the Day | Let’s open our doors to fellow Jamaicans in need | LettersJamaica· 2025-11-08Damion Crawford has proposed that Jamaica establishes a department of voluntarism to coordinate volunteer efforts.
Editorial | Melissa and voluntarism | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-06
Damion Crawford proposes the establishment of a Department of Voluntarism to coordinate volunteer efforts in Jamaica.
Call to establish Jamaican department of voluntarism | LettersJamaica· 2025-11-04Damion Crawford shadows the portfolio for the Opposition and is calling for a full debate on the Patterson Report.
Editorial | Reset Patterson Report | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-22
Damion Crawford is urging the Government to debate the Orlando Patterson-led Jamaica Education Transformation Commission Report in Parliament.
Crawford urges parliamentary debate on Patterson Report | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-21Damion Crawford is urging the Government to take the Orlando Patterson-led Education Transformation Commission Report to Parliament for debate.
Crawford urges tabling of Patterson education report in Parliament | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-21Damion Crawford is a Member of Parliament who visited the school community to offer support after the incident.
Community rallies after 7-y-o student raped while heading home | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-30
Damion Crawford is returning to the Lower House after previous election losses.
New MPs and senators to be sworn in Thursday | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-16
Damion Crawford, the PNP’s spokesperson on education, talked about raising GCT to assist with education.
Michael Abrahams | Time come for a PNP wake-up call | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-09
Damion Crawford is among the candidates seeking a return to the House for the People's National Party.
JLP eyes rare third term in tight race, having equal wins as PNP since 1944
Guyana· 2025-09-04
Crawford is contesting the St Catherine North Western seat for the People's National Party.
TIEBREAKER | Lead Stories | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-09-03
Damion Crawford says a PNP government will make skills training a central part of its education agenda by introducing vocational labs in schools across Jamaica.
PNP Rally | Crawford says PNP will introduce vocational labs in schools | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-01
Damion Crawford is a prominent member of the PNP’s ‘brains’ trust who criticized Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
Now we know... | LettersJamaica· 2025-08-28
Damion Crawford, a member of the PNP’s debate team, assured public-sector employees that they would have a listening ear should the PNP win the election.
Not enough | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-25
