KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has extended condolences to the family of the Member of Parliament for South East St Mary Dr Winston Green, who died suddenly this morning.

He was 58-years-old.

In a release from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) today, Holness said that the news of Green’s death came as a surprise and he remembers Green as a competent Member of Parliament who sat on Parliamentary Committees.

“Dr Green had a quiet disposition. He has given national service, which must be commended. Dr Green was one of those Parliamentarians who served his constituency well,” Holness recalled, as he applauded Green’s contribution to governance through politics.

Green was a second term member of Parliament, having been elected in 2011 to represent the constituency of South East St Mary.

He served on the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee and up to the time of his death was a part of Parliament’s Internal and External Committee.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica I extend deep and sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of Dr Green,” said Holness.

Green was a dental surgeon and former vice president of the Dental Association of Jamaica.

He was educated at Excelsior High School. Dr Green who was a member of the Opposition Peoples National Party (PNP) received his degree in dentistry in Cuba.