Lawrence Rowe
Lawrence Rowe is a Jamaican politician who recently made headlines following his removal as the People's National Party's candidate for the Central Kingston constituency ahead of the general election. He has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with his party's support and alleged that he was offered a pay-off in exchange for his resignation.
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Lawrence Rowe is noted for his exceptional timing in batting, compared to a sickle.
Tony Deyal | Cricket tests and quadrennial football | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-05-30
Lawrence Rowe is involved in a legal case where he has been charged with assault following an altercation.
Two others charged in latest Rowe altercation; politician says he was attacked first | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-24
Lawrence Rowe has been charged with assaulting an elderly woman, the second criminal case involving him in almost two months.
Lawrence Rowe charged with alleged assault of elderly woman | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-23
Lawrence Rowe expresses disappointment in the mockery of the Rural School Bus Pilot Programme by members of the People’s National Party.
Letter of the Day | Rural school bus system deserves support, not mockery | LettersJamaica· 2025-07-19Lawrence Rowe’s transition to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is highlighted as a significant political shift.
Kristen Gyles | What the ‘turncoats’ tell us | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-04
Lawrence Rowe has made his switch to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) official by accusing his former party of betrayal.
Rowe declares loyalty to Holness, urges JLP leader to ‘give us the green light’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-01
Lawrence Rowe was a formerly tipped candidate for the PNP who was replaced with Steve McGregor.
Tightening up | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-24
Lawrence Rowe won $1.3 million in damages for unlawful arrest and assault.
Politician Lawrence Rowe wins $1.3m in police abuse case over unlawful arrest and assault | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-23
Sir Viv described Lawrence Rowe as a classy player who faced challenges due to illness during the tours.
There Were Positives: ‘Rebel Tours’ Provided Hope For Black South Africans Though Not Well-Received, Says Sir Viv
Unknown· 2025-06-06
Lawrence Rowe has been charged by the police in connection with an incident captured in a now viral video.
Ousted PNP rep for Kingston Central, Lawrence Rowe, charged with assault | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-03
Lawrence Rowe was a former PNP member who reportedly negotiated a Senate position and later accused party members of misconduct.
Parties dismiss concerns that Senate posts used to settle disputes | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-26
Lawrence Rowe was removed as the Peoples’ National Party’s candidate for the Central Kingston constituency.
Editorial | Local gov’t accountability | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-02-13