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Jamaican politician
The HonourableMarsha Smith
MP for Saint Ann North Eastern
In office
7 September 2020 – 3 September 2024
Governor‑GeneralSir Patrick Allen
Prime MinisterAndrew Holness
Preceded byShahine Robinson
Succeeded byMatthew Samuda
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education
In office
22 May 2023 - present
Personal details
Political partyJamaica Labour Party
EducationWestwood High School, Jamaica
Alma materUniversity 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

  1. "First Time MP Marsha Smith Facing Protests in North East St Ann". Nationwide 90FM. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  2. "JLP St Ann North East MP Marsha Smith has resigned". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. News, Mckoy's (2024-09-03). "North East St Ann MP Marsha Smith Resigns After Four Years in Office". McKoysNews. Retrieved 2024-09-03. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "Ernie Smith's daughter Marsha tipped to replace Shahine Robinson". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
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