KINGSTON, Jamaica – Opposition Leader Mark Golding today announced a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle which he says is aimed at “showcasing the diverse talent and extensive skill set present within the party.”
A media release from the PNP today said “The new Shadow Cabinet combines new faces in frontline politics alongside seasoned politicians – all ready to offer solutions to Jamaica’s long standing challenges.”
Party Chairman Dr Angela Brown-Burke will take over as the Shadow Minister for Foreign and Regional Affairs a post held by Lisa Hanna, who had indicated that she would be stepping away from representational politics, and is not named in the new cabinet reshuffle.
Former cricketer Wavell Hinds, who was named the party’s deputy general secretary in July 2023, has been appointed to take over the Labour and Sports ministries, while the aspiring member of parliament for St James Southern Nekeisha Burchell, has been named the opposition spokesperson on Information and Public Communication.
The Party’s controversial General Secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell is the new opposition spokesperson on Agriculture and Land.
Golding said each shadow minister will be supported by a team, including deputies, to be named at a later date, and their Junior Shadow Cabinet counterparts.
The complete reshuffled cabinet is as follows:
SHADOW CABINET 2024 IN THEMATIC GROUPINGS
Mark Golding MP – Shadow Minister, Leader of the Opposition & Defence
Transparent & Accountable Governance
Dr Angela Brown-Burke MP – Foreign & Regional Affairs
Senator Donna Scott-Mottley – Justice
Natalie Neita-Garvey MP – Local Government & Participatory Democracy
Nekeisha Burchell – Information & Public Communication
Fitz Jackson – Shadow Minister without Portfolio with special responsibility for affairs concerning Portmore
Sustainable Economic Development
Julian Robinson – Finance & the Public Service
Dr Dayton Campbell – Agriculture & Rural Development
Anthony Hylton – Investment, Trade & Global Logistics
Dr Andre Haughton – Science, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Senator – Janice Allen – Tourism & Linkages
Dr Deborah Hickling – Culture & Creative Industries
Wavell Hinds – Labour & Sports
Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns – Environment & Ecological Heritage
Social Cohesion & Empowerment
Senator Peter Bunting – Citizen Security & Productivity
Senator Damion Crawford – Education & Community Development
Dr Alfred Dawes – Health & Wellness
Patricia Sutherland- Social Transformation & Social Protection
Denise Daley – Gender Affairs, Persons with Disabilities & Inclusion
Senator Gabriela Morris – Youth & Civic Engagement
Infrastructure & Human Amenities
Phillip Paulwell MP – Energy & Climate Change
Ian Hayles – Water
Richard Azan – Roads & Works
Mikael Phillips MP – Transport & Mining
Lothan Cousins MP – Land
Senator Dr Floyd Morris – Housing & Sustainable Living
