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Marsha Smith

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Marsha Smith
MP for Saint Ann North Eastern
In office
7 September 2020 – 3 September 2024
Governor‑GeneralSir Patrick Allen
Prime MinisterAndrew Holness
Preceded byShahine Robinson
Succeeded byMatthew Samuda
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education
In office
22 May 2023 - present
Personal details
Political partyJamaica Labour Party
EducationWestwood High School, Jamaica
Alma materUniversity of the West Indies, Norman Manley Law School

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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "First Time MP Marsha Smith Facing Protests in North East St Ann". Nationwide 90FM. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  2. ^ "JLP St Ann North East MP Marsha Smith has resigned". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. ^ 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)
  4. ^ "Ernie Smith's daughter Marsha tipped to replace Shahine Robinson". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2022-03-09.