Opposition Leader Andrew Holness has instructed the party’s caretaker for West Central St. Catherine, Devon Wint, to resign.
Wint won the right to represent the JLP in the constituency on September 26, by beating former Cabinet Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton in a selection exercise.
Mr. Wint is also Councillor for the Point Hill Division in St. Catherine.
For the past few days allegations have been swirling about Devon Wint.
Our news centre has placed 15 calls to his mobile phone but all have gone unanswered.
On Thursday morning we contacted the Police to confirm whether a formal report had been made concerning Wint.
A source in the Police High Command did checks and indicated that no report had been made.
It’s understood that the leadership of the JLP was contemplating Wint’s future.
Up to late yesterday afternoon, JLP sources indicated that efforts to contact Wint were unsuccessful as he was said to be off the island and it was uncertain when he’d return.
The speculation intensified yesterday when news emerged that sitting West Central St. Catherine MP, Dr. Ken Baugh had drafted an affidavit concerning Wint for submission to the Child Development Agency, CDA.
Its understood that the Office of the Children’s Advocate is also aware of the matter and will be mounting an investigation today.
It’s understood that Opposition Leader Andrew Holness, received confirmation last night that Dr. Baugh had indeed drafted an affidavit.
Some supporters of Wint suggest the matter did not warrant such strong action on the part of Dr. Baugh.
They insist the matter has nothing to do with any sexual misconduct.
But last evening Andrew Holness summoned senior JLP officers and representatives of Wint’s campaign team to a meeting.
Our sources say a pensive Holness insisted that Wint must step aside or be removed.
The JLP issued a statement at 11:26 last night.
The statement, issued by party General Secretary, Dr. Horace Chang said – “the party wishes to advise that its representative in the constituency of West Central St Catherine has been directed by the leader of the Party Mr. Andrew Holness to resign while he seeks to clear his name.”
The statement says Holness’ directive came following a report of alleged improper conduct involving a minor.
The statement said the JLP will have further discussions concerning the way forward.
Wint could not be contacted for comment.
But his supporters say he’s an innocent man and will clear his name.
DI MIXTURE
So, First When The Story Broke, They Said That He Had Molested A Little Boy. Then, THe Story
Was Changed To Say He Had Molested A Little Girl……
He Has Been Noticeable Silent From Day One…..
Then The Police Got In The Mix And Said, They Had No Such Report…..
Strangely, He Has Still Remained Silent…
Well, According To Well Placed Sources, His Silence Has Been Negotiated, Because If He
Steps Forward, They Will Reveal All….
And That All, My Dear Friends , Is That He Did Indeed, Molest A Little Girl…That Little Girl,
Is, His Daughter….
I Am So Distraught; So Upset That These People Are So Morally Bankrupt! So Power-hungry!
So Disgustingly Depraved, That They Would Keep Silent On An Incestuous Child-Molesting Criminal, As Part Of Their Campaign Strategy, In Their Effort To Win Power.
That They Have Opted To Remain Silent, Rather Than Turn The Evidence Over To The Police,
So The Matter Can Be Properly Prosecuted, Speaks To Ugliness Of Their Souls, And The Emptiness Of Their Platform Speeches About Corruption!
They Utterly And Thoroughly Disgust Me…
Sickening
Everyone who is planning to live back in Jamaica keep these things in your mind.
Keep WHAT in mind?
The last I heard, CISOCA investigated the charges and found them not to be true. That’s why Cliff Hughes was on air asking if now that Wint has been cleared of the charges, why is he still being sidelined.
The feeling among his supporters is that the charges were made up and leaked by Tufton supporters to get the seat from Wint. Tufton and Wint went up for the same seat and Tufton lost. Tufton wants this seat because it is a safe seat for the JLP.
Morning, thanks fi clarification on which accussed perv we dealing with. If Holiness say him fi go then the allegations is a ‘neva see smoke widout fire’ one. If Wint know him can’t pass a polygraph den him need fi exit wid haste…damn pervs coming out the woodworks!
Met u know is this morning mi mind run pon Wint, when I was reading about the tape with the dl mp and commisioner!! And I saying these leaders are somthing else. When I was in college in Jamaica at 16yrs old I met him and he told me how much he liked me, I was never interested in older men, anyhow my friend was talking to one of his medical Dr friend and once we were in our city, he called me saying I should come have lunch with him and his friends, we were bored so my friend and I went.. Met mi a watch the man dem a smile up inna each other mouth and making some strange move, only God caah come tell me dem anuh gay among dem was kinghorn who run the law firm kinhorn and kinghorn. I say this today because these older men prey on people teenage gal pitney and dem a dl men at the same time. Can say more but I got to cut the story short
Yeah…just as suspected….no tape…no MP…no Commissioner…the story was just a click bait. Time to change the subject quick.
I used to go out with one of his friend and him used to sleep with one of my friend and she said all he wanted to do was eat her all the time
Big rapist Robert Chin aka robbie Chin is going back to politics. Why JLP have so many rapists and molesters in the party. He is a very sick and disturbed man. We cya have this man in government. Wtf