People's National Party · Hanover Eastern
About Andrea Purkiss
Member of Parliament, Hanover Eastern — dedicated to service, community, and progress.
Andrea Purkiss
Member of Parliament, Hanover Eastern
Serving since: 2025
Hanover Eastern
Hanover Parish, Jamaica
“Every resident of East Hanover deserves access to good roads, clean water, quality healthcare, and a chance to build a better life.”
Biography
Andrea Purkiss made history in September 2025 as the first woman elected to represent Hanover Eastern in the Jamaican Parliament. A community educator and advocate with over fifteen years of service in Hanover Parish, she ran on a platform of practical action — roads, water, youth opportunity, and community investment. She brings to Parliament the voice of every family in East Hanover who believed things could be better.
Message from the MP
I am honoured to serve the people of East Hanover. This constituency has been my home, and serving you is my greatest privilege. Together, we will build the roads, secure the water, grow the jobs, and give our young people a future right here at home.
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Communities represented
What I stand for
Priorities & Commitments
- Infrastructure: Rehabilitate and maintain community roads across East Hanover
- Water & Sanitation: Expand piped water access to underserved communities
- Healthcare: Strengthen health centres and mobile health outreach programmes
- Youth & Education: Invest in youth skills training, scholarships, and after-school programmes
- Economic Growth: Support small businesses, farmers, and tourism operators in the constituency
Our Plan
Development Plan
Andrea Purkiss's constituency development plan outlines 13 key initiatives for Hanover Eastern.
Profile
Background
Education
Graduate of the University of the West Indies
Advanced studies in Public Administration and Policy
Career
Former senior officer in the public sector with expertise in community development and policy implementation
Community Service
Long-standing community advocate championing women's empowerment, youth mentorship, and rural development across Hanover Parish
Latest from the MP
Recent updates
22 Apr 2026
East Hanover Youth Council Launches Skills Training Programme
A new skills training programme for young people aged 17–30 is now open for registration across East Hanover, offering free certification courses in trades and digital skills.
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1 Apr 2026
Apply Now: Government PATH Programme Open for New Applicants
The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is accepting new applications. The constituency office can help eligible families with the process.
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18 Mar 2026
PNP Government Approves Water Supply Expansion for Rural Hanover Communities
A new National Water Commission expansion project will bring improved piped water access to several rural communities in Hanover that have relied on trucking and catchment tanks for years.
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