VIDEO: Rawdon Turner hits back at efforts to portray him as Standoffish

Rawdon Turner Defends His Reputation as a Community Advocate

In a televised interview yesterday, Rawdon Turner, ABLP Caretaker for St. Peter, dismissed claims that he is not a “people person,” describing the narrative as a political ploy aimed at misrepresenting his character. Turner highlighted his long-standing efforts to support and empower his community, dating back to his return from university.

“There’s a political plan to try and spin my demeanor and tell people that I’m not a people person, but that is far from the truth,” Turner stated. He pointed to his early days of establishing a construction business, where his primary focus was on creating employment opportunities for local residents. Turner recounted how he actively reached out to young men in his community, particularly those sitting idly on street corners, to offer them jobs.

“When I started off, I would go on the corner and tell the young men, ‘Look, you need to empower yourself; you need a job.’ I even made it easy for them—no applications, no HR processes. I told them, ‘If you’re interested in working, just get on the bus I provided for my workers and start.’ That’s how committed I was to giving back to my community,” he explained.

Turner emphasized that his commitment to community development extends beyond employment. He highlighted his contributions to local schools, including PS Primary, Parham Primary, and Pares Secondary, where he has been involved in various initiatives for years—long before his foray into politics.

“I’ve always been a person who helps and gives back to my community,” he affirmed. “For anyone to try and paint me as someone who doesn’t care for people is not only untrue but also unfair. It’s just politics.”

Turner’s remarks come as he continues to navigate criticisms and political opposition while vying for the support of his constituents in St. Peter.

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