In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, Dr Ferguson said if successful on Thursday, it will be his final term as MP as he has run a good race and it is time to pass the baton. Tourism for us with the fallout in agriculture would definitely be a big thing and it's a different kind of tourism – eco-heritage, sports, spiritual, all a real niche market for us. We have spent close to $20 million between structure and equipment ... that is why it is important we come together,” he said. Moreover, Dr Ferguson has maintained his dental practice and has plans to expand and create opportunities for dentists fresh out of university when he bows out of representational politics. The first state-of-the-art X-ray machine, first came to Princess Margaret. We had one of the best networks of roads during that period. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere.
While recounting development in the parish that he said took place under his watch, Dr Ferguson, who will be seeking a seventh term as MP in the next general election, also emphasised the focus on human capital, which he said had increased over the last two decades. We have to have steady hands going forward in dealing with this. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. In a small way it capsulized the respect and admiration our family had for Colin and all the Fergusons. submitted. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received. Also please stick to the topic under discussion. Was there a new bridge, one could argue, between St Thomas and Portland and another new bridge on the Ken Jones Highway, new bridge in Port Morant, New Bridge in Pear Tree River, Bath within Plantain Gardens? “I would love to see someone who has an appetite for education. I have an area in Kingston that used to be a practice, I have rented it out but I am looking to expand and set up a practice. “One of the things that happened on your watch and Portia Simpson Miller's watch would have been the Southern Coastal Highway. BY KIMBERLEY HIBBERTSenior staff reporterhibbertk@jamaicaobserver.com. To further address the common decree, Dr Ferguson took the seniors on a trip down memory lane reminding them of the various developments that St Thomas has seen over the 27 years he has served as MP.
VETERAN dental surgeon Dr Fenton Ferguson has confirmed that the general election of September 3 will be the last time he contests the St Thomas Eastern seat. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
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But, whether they are from St Thomas or elsewhere, Dr Ferguson wants to be sure they have the right foundation before entering politics, as it is a full-time occupation that requires dedication.
“When I left active practise, I was seeing over 40 patients a day as a dentist. However, our advertising department can be more than We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. 2. To further address the common decree, Dr Ferguson took the seniors on a trip down memory lane reminding them of the various developments that St Thomas has …
We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Obituary. Dr Ferguson, though born and raised in St Andrew, said he regards himself as a St Thomas man, having given over 40 years of his life to the parish, 27 as MP.
Was there a Plantain Garden River Bridge before 1993? Education is so big for me; I would love to see somebody who has that kind of appetite along with infrastructure, big ideas along with other things, but also coming to the table with a fresh eye and picking up on new visions [and] new paradigm in terms of technology. So, I see myself as a St Thomas man — born in St Andrew — but I spent all my working life in St Thomas. “They have promised now an urban centre to be built at the old Goodyear site. However, our advertising department can be more than A place to share condolences and memories.The guestbook expires on October 21, 2021. 6. It is a painful thing and many people believe that all politicians are just common thieves just looking out for themselves,” Dr Ferguson said. I intend on setting up additional practices. Some comments may be republished on the website 1. I am trying and looking at that niche area in that next term going into my final period,” Dr Ferguson said. Terms under which this service is provided to you. When I came here I had a full head of hair, I got bald during the years of serving in St Thomas.
St Thomas was the last parish to have got a high school in 1961. I know at this point St Thomas is in a better place than I found it. “Many ask what have we done over the years, but I ask the question – was there a Paul Bogle High School before 1993?
Published in the London Free Press on 2020-10-21. Become the owner of this obituary to manage the guestbook, edit the notice, and more. Copyright © 2013 Jamaica Observer. I love politics,” Dr Ferguson said. My practice closes only on a Thursday and a Sunday, but we have dentists, nurses, technicians – everything and that is what has helped me too in my own financial standing, relative to being a MP. It has a been a good period. Copyright © 2013 Jamaica Observer. The Dalvey division in the St Thomas Eastern constituency is considered the forgotten section side of the parish, according to residents who admitted that they are suffering with very little economic stimulus and a significant decline in their general infrastructure, with very little to … The Jamaica Observer ePaper is available to you at home or at work, and is the same edition as the printed copy available at http://bit.ly/epaper-login.
This last term is one that will put the icing on the cake in terms of having persons owning lands,” Dr Ferguson said. I have dedicated my life to the people of St Thomas. or in the newspaper � email addresses will not be published. That is something we have a great interest in,” he said. He was always a gentleman and I cherish those memories. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, St Lucia, Bahamas record more COVID cases, Review of CXC exams discovers fraudulent SBA submissions, among other concerns, Sandals Foundation funds breast cancer screening for 100 rural women, UPDATE: Flash flood warning now in effect for eastern and south-central parishes, watch remains in effect for all other parishes, Schools upgraded with satellite, other equipment for online learning, NWA monitoring several roadways impacted rainfall, House swept away in Shooters Hill landslide, More than 50 million have voted early in US election — monitor, 21 critically endangered Jamaican iguanas released into wild, Flash flood watch in effect for all parishes, Bachelors Hall to Bath roadway in St Thomas impassable, Hanover Family Court closed due to COVID-19, COVID-19: Here's what you need to know today, Health ministry reports 38 new cases, three COVID deaths, United Way of Jamaica seeks to raise $120m for COVID support, IMF describes COVID-19 pandemic as a 'crisis like no other' for Caribbean, Quarantine to keep Taylor out of Adelaide's weekend matches, Convalescent plasma of limited use for COVID-19 — study.
1. I believe with the educational training and development, with the Southern Coastal Highway, with the tourism development plan, I believe we will be in a position to be better with any body coming after me,” Dr Ferguson said.
The St Thomas Eastern MP made additional reference to the Isaac Barrant Health Centre in St Thomas and renovations made to the accident and emergency department at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay, which he said were modern state-of-the-art retrofitting that makes both institutions enviable.
His comments were made to over 50 senior citizens attending a long service award ceremony in Prospect, St Thomas last week and were in direct response to frequent criticisms made in the public domain that St Thomas lacks development, is poor, and forgotten. We could ask the question about community centres, we could ask the question about roads, we could ask the question about water supply, we could ask the question about electricity right across the constituency,” Dr Ferguson said. under discussion. 4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. 3.
“As difficult as it is I still go to my office. Optional: Provide your email address for the deceased's family to reach you. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. Sometimes people see politicians or those entering politics as someone coming to take away the people's things or to enrich yourself in a particular way. You entered your name, but no text. I met Colin over 20 years ago and have many fond memories being in his company. I feel strongly about it. Thank God we have six high schools now, more than any parish which would have had high schools early. 6. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. Go out and look at the hospital, it is the most modern accident and emergency area in any hospital across the country. Dr Ferguson continued: “Therefore as we ponder the fate of the sugar factory and its closure and those many workers now who are out of a job, whether it is harvesters, whether it is cane cutters, whether it is the factory workers, the business people who are suffering now... the school and children's education impacted. 2. “We must stand and tell the story because we have done much,” he said. Ladies and gentlemen and Comrades we still have some work to do and where we are now?”. There are things to do,” he said. Today we have lost count. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. “For the first 11 years I was working everywhere in St Thomas as the only dental surgeon in the parish. Some people define real friends as those you can just go up to their front door unannounced and they would happily invite you in.
The police need to act on persons still smoking in public spaces without regard for the law. He was always interested in what each member was doing. or in the newspaper � email addresses will not be published. Some comments may be republished on the website My plan goes beyond the boundaries of Eastern St Thomas. All Rights Reserved. Britain inks post-Brexit trade deal with Japan, Trump, Biden go after each other on coronavirus, taxes, Vendor charged for assaulting, robbing accident victim, Residents at Mustard Seed Communities under COVID quarantine. It is a big thing for nation-building, for parish building. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, Amber Connect preparing to enter non-English-speaking countries, Recycling Partners of Jamaica gets truck from TPDCo, JCA to use downtime to develop support systems, personnel, SVL gets regional 'Good Creditworthiness' rating, Heads need to roll over Golden Age Home tragedy, Keen competition expected in Non-Restricted Overnight Allowance event today, The Church, homosexuality and civil union laws, Toona Ciliata a cinch for The Viceroy Trophy. “Though we have problems at the hospital, I was there Sunday and the amount of persons who came to me and said Dr Ferguson, thank you for fixing up the hospital. “I believe that where we [St Thomas Eastern] are now, I can tell you, if the people of Eastern St Thomas as they have done in the past do it again on Thursday, I am saying to them that they will not regret it. Only the owner of this obituary will be able to see this information. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been Nevertheless, he appealed to the seniors in attendance to ensure they do their part in educating younger generations about the Party's work. We not pleased. Colin was the driving force behind such hospitality.
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