Marsha Smith Explained

Office:MP for Saint Ann North Eastern
Termstart:7 September 2020
Party:Jamaica Labour Party
Predecessor:Shahine Robinson
Honorific Prefix:The Honourable
Termend:3 September 2024
Successor:Matthew Samuda
Primeminister:Andrew Holness
Governor-General:Sir Patrick Allen
Alma Mater:University of the West Indies, Norman Manley Law School
Office1:Minister of State in the Ministry of Education
Term2:22 May 2023 - present
Education:Westwood High School, Jamaica

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.[1]

Smith tendered her resignation as Member of Parliament for Saint Ann North Eastern in September 2024.[2] Smith was replaced as the constituency chairman by Senator Matthew Samuda earlier in the year.[3]

Her father Ernie Smith represented Saint Ann South Western from 2002 to 2011.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-02-03 . First Time MP Marsha Smith Facing Protests in North East St Ann . 2022-03-09 . Nationwide 90FM . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2024-09-03 . JLP St Ann North East MP Marsha Smith has resigned . 2024-09-03 . jamaica-gleaner.com . en.
  3. Web site: News . Mckoy's . 2024-09-03 . North East St Ann MP Marsha Smith Resigns After Four Years in Office . 2024-09-03 . McKoysNews . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-07-18 . Ernie Smith's daughter Marsha tipped to replace Shahine Robinson . 2022-03-09 . jamaica-gleaner.com . en.