Veteran Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) politicians Mike Henry and Karl Samuda will not be contesting the next general election. 

The announcement was made by JLP  General Secretary Dr. Horace Chang during a media briefing at party headquarters today. 

Henry, who is 89 years old, is the Member of Parliament for the Clarendon Central constituency, while 82-year-old Samuda represents St. Andrew North Central.  

Both have been serving their constituencies since the 1980’s. 

Dr. Chang noted that with several months ahead of the next election, he foresees no challenge in identifying successors.