OPPOSITION leader and president of the People's National Party (PNP) Dr Peter Phillips yesterday expressed his sadness at the news of the passing of minister of labour and social security and Member of Parliament for St Ann North Eastern Shahine Robinson.

“As Member of Parliament, Mrs Robinson was hard-working and served the people of St Ann North Eastern faithfully.

“As minister of labour, she presided over relative industrial peace, believed in labour market reform, and pushed for a safer working environment for employees through the new Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, which is still before a parliamentary committee,” added Phillips as he expressed condolence on behalf of the PNP to Robinson's family, especially her children.

In the meantime, Opposition spokesman on labour and social security, Horace Dalley, said he was personally saddened by the news of the death of Robinson whom he described as a close family friend.

Dalley said Robinson was a quiet warrior for her people, and will be remembered for good and lasting deeds on behalf of those she represented in St Ann North Eastern and throughout Jamaica.