Former MP George Lyn Hailed As A Champion Of The Poor

George Lyn (Seated)

Colin Campbell, the political figure who ran on the People's National Party (PNP) ticket in the December 2011 general election for North Central Clarendon, yesterday described the former Member of Parliament (MP) George Lyn as a grassroots politician who has left an indelible mark in the constituency.

Lyn, 81, died in the May Pen Hospital yesterday morning after a long illness.

The former MP suffered a stroke four years ago, and a heart attack about two weeks ago that sent him back to hospital. Lena Lyn, his wife of many years, was by his side when he took his last breath.

"The most outstanding feature of his tenure and beyond is the significant amount of personal resources he dispensed in solving the problems experienced by the people whom he served," Campbell said of Lyn.

Pearnel Charles, the current MP in the constituency, described his long-time political rival as an indefatigable champion of the poor in the constituency he represented for two terms, between 1993 and 2002. Read More...