Dear Editor,

I’ve always respected Delano Seivright who served the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in various capacities and is now a senator and minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism.

I felt his appointment along with Ambassador Audrey Marks was both well deserved and a step in the right direction in bringing competence and decency to governance.

Seivright is always professional, polished, articulate, and respectful, likewise Ambassador Marks. He has experience on the ground advancing the best interests of the JLP; is a former leader of Generation 2000 (G2K), the youth arm of the party; serves on several boards, was elected unanimously in the constituency of St Andrew North Central last year to serve as vice-chairman of the executive, and is obviously well liked. He has also served as an advisor and senior strategist in the Ministry of Tourism for several years.

Seivright is also well educated and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public policy and management. At the young age of 40, his profile is impressive, and he is definitely someone to watch in politics. Is this what some fear?

It is unfortunate that there is controversy over his decision to campaign for the seat, which will become vacant by outgoing Member of Parliament Karl Samuda.

Is a challenge a bad thing politically? The JLP seems to prefer the opponent Christian Tavares Finson, son of President of the Senate Tom Tavares Finson. I’m sure Christian is well suited also, but, in my opinion, he hasn’t been as active or visible in the JLP the way Seivright has.

This is old-time politics, which should be shunned in 2025. If both want the seat, let them campaign, and may the best man win!

It should always be about strategy and achievements and Seivright has shown consistently that he represents the future of the JLP.

P Chin

chin_p@yahoo.com