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.
Marsha Smith | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Political career
editSmith 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]
References
edit- ^ "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.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Ernie Smith's daughter Marsha tipped to replace Shahine Robinson". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2022-03-09.