The HonourableMarsha Smith | |
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MP for Saint Ann North Eastern | |
In office 7 September 2020 – 3 September 2024 | |
Governor‑General | Sir Patrick Allen |
Prime Minister | Andrew Holness |
Preceded by | Shahine Robinson |
Succeeded by | Matthew Samuda |
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education | |
In office 22 May 2023 - present | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Jamaica Labour Party |
Education | Westwood High School, Jamaica |
Alma mater | University of the West Indies, Norman Manley Law School |
Marsha Leonette Smith is a Jamaican attorney-at-law and Labour Party politician, and former Member of Parliament for Saint Ann North Eastern (2020-24). She currently serves as the State Minister in the Ministry of Education.
Political career
Smith was elected in the 2020 general election.
In February 2022, a number of her constituents protested calling for her resignation citing her perceived lack of presence and involvement in the community.
Smith tendered her resignation as Member of Parliament for Saint Ann North Eastern in September 2024. Smith was replaced as the constituency chairman by Senator Matthew Samuda earlier in the year.
Her father Ernie Smith represented Saint Ann South Western from 2002 to 2011.
References
- "First Time MP Marsha Smith Facing Protests in North East St Ann". Nationwide 90FM. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- "JLP St Ann North East MP Marsha Smith has resigned". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- News, Mckoy's (2024-09-03). "North East St Ann MP Marsha Smith Resigns After Four Years in Office". McKoysNews. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
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has generic name (help) - "Ernie Smith's daughter Marsha tipped to replace Shahine Robinson". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- Living people
- Jamaican women lawyers
- 21st-century Jamaican politicians
- 21st-century Jamaican women politicians
- Members of the House of Representatives of Jamaica
- Jamaica Labour Party politicians
- People from Saint Ann Parish
- 21st-century Jamaican lawyers
- Members of the 14th Parliament of Jamaica
- 21st-century women lawyers