Danny Buck’s death is a great loss – Portia

Jamaicans are reacting to Monday night's passing of veteran politician Donald Buchanan.

Mr. Buchanan, former People's National Party (PNP) Government Minister and Parliamentarian, died late at the University Hospital after a battle with colon cancer.

Portia Simpson-Miller, PNP President, has remembered Danny Buck as he was called as a personal friend who gave loyal support throughout her political career.

In paying tribute to the veteran PNP politician, she described Mr. Buchanan him as a nationalist as well as a dedicated politician and family man whose death is a great loss.

"I have many fond memories of him, defending me when others would harshly criticize (me). He was a very colourful politician but he was more than that once you get to know and understand him ... he was very special kind of person," Mrs. Simpson-Miller said.

She also paid tribute to Mr. Buchanan, who was also a long serving member of the Electoral Advisory Committee and the Electoral Commission, for his contribution to the PNP.

"(He was) a very loyal friend and the PNP will not be the same without Danny’s support and service," Mrs. Simpson-Miller added.