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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 3 | 4.33 | 0.21% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 6,156 | $15,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 3 | 2,961,167 | 6,156 | $15,000 | 31$ |
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Jamaica:
John Myers stormed out of the meeting after he was not allowed to complete a point of order opposing the motion.
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Jamaica:
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.
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Jamaica:
John Myers labelled Clarke’s presentation as 'political' during a point of order.
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