KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former national security minister, Colonel Trevor McMillan, died today after a long illness.
McMillan, a former police commissioner, was appointed national security minister in May 2008 but resigned on April 6, 2009.
In 2007, prior to the general election, McMillan, a former head of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), became involved in politics and was appointed to the Senate by the then opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)
National Security Minister, Dwight Nelson, commenting on Mc Millian’s death, said it was a sad day for Jamaica.
“In all the capacities that he has served, he has excelled and we’re really going to miss him. I myself, from time to time, touched base with him on matters of national security. He was a fountain of experience and expertise and I will personally miss him for the advice and guidance that he gave to me. It is a great loss for Jamaica,” Nelson said.
JLP’s general secretary, Aundre Franklin said MacMillan had an “undying commitment to public service and the well being of every Jamaican citizen”.
Colonel McMillan’s widow, Dr. Olivia “Peaches” McDonald, told local radio that he died in her arms and in the presence of their son.
She said it is difficult for the family but they have fond memories. (BBC)
