John Myers
John Myers is a councillor representing the Lawrence Tavern division within the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation. Recently, he was in the news for his strong opposition to a resolution presented by fellow councillor Jesse James Clarke, which aimed to address concerns regarding the water supply in the region. Myers characterized Clarke's motion as politically motivated and accused him of attempting to undermine the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) government. His dramatic walkout during the contentious meeting highlighted the deep divisions within the municipal body over the critical issue of potable water access for residents.
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John Myers expressed that any member from the JLP could be the deputy mayor.
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Jamaica· 2026-02-13
John Myers argued that the election of Dobson violated established principles.
Tensions flare at KSAMC as JLP protests election of deputy mayor | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-11
John Myers argued that the election of Dobson violated principle following a tie.
JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting over deputy mayor vote | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11John Myers, the Jamaica Labour Party councillor for the Lawrence Tavern division, was most irate.
Only 17 of 40 KSAMC councillors submit documents for $250,000 hurricane grant | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-11
Myers is known for applying the IV therapy treatment in the 1970s, which is now popular as Myers' cocktail.
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John Myers stormed out of the meeting after he was not allowed to complete a point of order opposing the motion.
JLP says PNP using water issue to distract from financial irregularities at KSAMC | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-09
John Myers, a long-standing Jamaica Labour Party councillor, criticized the People’s National Party caucus’ resolution calling for potable water in Kingston and St Andrew.
Rough waters | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-09
John Myers labelled Clarke’s presentation as 'political' during a point of order.
KSAMC meeting erupts into chaos over resolution on Kingston and St Andrew water supply | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-08