Donovan Williams (politician)
Donovan Williams | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security | |
| Assumed office September 2025 | |
| Minister | Pearnel Charles Jr. |
| MP for Kingston Central | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald Thwaites |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Jamaica Labour Party |
| Relations | Delroy Williams (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies LLB |
Donovan St. Ledger Williams is a Jamaican politician from the Labour Party who has been MP for Kingston Central since 2020.[1]
Political career
Williams was first elected in the 2020 Jamaican general election. In the 2025 Jamaican general election, he defeated[2] Steve McGreggor despite initial reports showing him being unseated.[3] In September 2025, Williams was appointed minister of state in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.[4]
Personal life
His brother Delroy Williams is an MP for Clarendon Central.[5]
References
- ^ "'Jesus walked with sinners' - Central Kingston MP explains his community interactions". web3.jamaica-gleaner.com. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- ^ "Official result hands Kingston Central back to JLP". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "General Elections: PNP's Steve McGregor wins in Kingston Central - Jamaica Observer". 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Jamaican farm workers head to Canada for new season". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2026-01-07. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ MALCOLM, DANA (2025-09-06). "'DADDY WOULD'VE BEEN PROUD' - Jamaica Observer". Retrieved 2025-10-22.