Constituents in NE St. Ann welcome Marsha Smith’s resignation as Member of Parliament

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

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Clean-up activities and assessments underway In John’s Hall, St. James after major flooding on Saturday

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

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PSOJ wants private sector & gov’t agencies to pool efforts to tackle corruption 

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More

5 people arrested following gun and ammunition seizure in Negril yesterday

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More

Consumer Affairs Commission to investigate price gouging in the agriculture sector following Hurricane Beryl

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More

Operators of SIA defend the airport’s safety, following concerns raised by the Opposition

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More

Trelawny Police identify teen killed in suspected shark attack

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More

Government announces plans to tackle poor performance in mathematics

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More

Education Ministry notes fluctuations in Jamaica’s performance in CSEC exams

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More

Opposition urges government to ensure Mpox isolation areas are secure

Some residents of Northeast St. Ann have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness of a by-election for the constituency, later this month.

This follows yesterday’s resignation of Marsha Smith as Member of Parliament. Smith was elected during the 2020 general election.

Many constituents cited a lack of presence and engagement in the community, by Ms. Smith. There were also demonstrations calling for her removal as an MP.

The residents are now hopeful of better representation.

Former Senator Matthew Samuda will replace Ms. Smith as the Jamaica Labour Party’s MP candidate.

Nomination day will be September 11, while the by-election will be held on September 30.

The Prime Minister made the announcement during Wednesday’s post-cabinet press conference.

Read More