News Flash -Phillips Replaces Portia as Opposition Leader

It was a packed ballroom consisting of the family of Dr Peter David. Phlllips, PNP supporters, photographers, reporters and friends who witnessed the swearing in of Dr. Peter David Phillips as Opposition Leader in the Jamaican Parliament.

“I will be vigorous in the protection of the people’s interest …. our voices will not be restricted to Parliament.   We will be utilizing the media and social organizations.  I want to pay special tribute to my predecessor in this office, Portia Simpson Miller …. the transition could not be better.  We will ensure the interest of the people will be secured.  I am honourd to have served her as her her Minister of Finance.  What we accomplished could not have happened without her support. I am eternally grateful to her.  I commit my support for the people not PNP supporters.”  Declared a jubilant Dr. Peter Phillips.  ” Thank you again GG and staff for making this possible”  Asserted Dr. Phillips.

On hand was Mrs. Margaret Minott, mother-in-law of Dr. Phillips …his wife’s mother.  “I am a retired nurse and midwife and I worked at the University Hospital for 15 years .. I used to attend to student nurses.  I feel very nice today” as she spoke exclusively to Vision’s SIC.

Dr. Philips also said “As president of the PNP I have work to do … groups need to be looked at … dialogue needs to be done, programmes and political education, are things needed to be achieved

“We do not think the property tax is tenable”  Asserted Dr. Perter Phillips as he concluded our interview.