A reorganization of the Shadow Cabinet was declared by Opposition Leader Mark Golding. Golding stated in a statement that the purpose of the action is to highlight the wide range of skills and expertise that exist inside the People’s National Party.
Alongside seasoned MPs, the new Shadow Cabinet includes fresh faces in the political arena. Dr. Alfred Dawes and Wavell Hinds are two of the fresh faces.
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According to Golding, the Cabinet is prepared to provide answers for Jamaica’s enduring problems.
“Each Shadow Minister will be supported by a team including deputies to be named at a later date, and their Junior Shadow Cabinet counterparts. Shadow Cabinet positions provide an opportunity for team members to contribute and gain exposure, without burdening taxpayers,” he noted.
The head of the opposition expressed gratitude to the members of the last Shadow Cabinet and announced that they would not be standing for election again.
The full listing includes: Leader of the Opposition & Defense – Mark Golding, Foreign & Regional Affairs – Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, Justice – Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, Local Government & Participatory Democracy – Natalie Neita-Garvey, Information & Public Communication -Nekeisha Burchell, Shadow Minister without Portfolio with special responsibility for affairs concerning Portmore – Fitz Jackson, Finance & the Public Service – Julian Robinson, Agriculture & Rural Development – Dr Dayton Campbell, Investment, Trade & Global Logistics – Anthony Hylton, Science, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Dr Andre Haughton, Tourism & Linkages – Senator Janice Allen, Culture & Creative Industries – Dr Deborah Hickling, Labor & Sports – Wavell Hinds, Environment & Ecological Heritage – Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns, Citizen Security & Productivity – Senator Peter Bunting, Education & Community Development – Senator Damion Crawford, Health & Wellness – Dr Alfred Dawes, Social Transformation & Social Protection – Patricia Sutherland, Gender Affairs, Persons with Disabilities & Inclusion – Denise Daley, Youth & Civic Engagement – Senator Gabriela Morris, Energy & Climate Change – Phillip Paulwell , Water – Ian Hayles, Roads & Works – Richard Azan, Transport & Mining – Mikael Phillips, Land – Lothan Cousins, and Housing & Sustainable Living – Senator Dr Floyd Morris.
