The following is a message of condolence by the Minister for Health, Environment, Culture & Housing, Hon. Dwayne Seymour.
As Minister for Health, I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Dr. Vary Anetta Jones-Leslie following the accident at Owen Roberts International Airport yesterday.
While the death of anyone as the result of an accident is always difficult to bear, these particular circumstances are extremely hard for everyone in the health sector.
Dr, Jones-Leslie has been acting as a locum doctor in the Women’s Health Clinic for a number of years, and so was well-known to staff and patients.
She was a highly respected clinician and well regarded by all with whom she worked. It is therefore with deepest sorrow that I offer my sympathy to all her colleagues both here and in Jamaica.
Above all, on behalf of everyone in the Cayman Islands, I extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends, and especially to Dr. Jones-Leslie’s husband who is currently here on-island.
I also thank the government agencies and emergency staff who helped in the aftermath of the accident.