Golding’s new shadow Cabinet

Opposition Leader Mark Golding on Saturday evening confirmed reports that he had reshuffled the Shadow Cabinet, with former government minister Lisa Hanna conspicuously absent and Dr Alfred Dawes and Wavell Hinds among the new faces to assume portfolio responsibilities.

In announcing the changes, the People’s National Party (PNP) said Golding’s moves were aimed at “showcasing the diverse talent and extensive skill-set present within the PNP”.

According to the party, “the new shadow Cabinet combines new faces to frontline politics alongside seasoned politicians, all ready to offer solutions to Jamaica’s long-standing challenges”.

Each shadow minister is to 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.”

The PNP said Golding thanked those who served in the previous shadow Cabinet and would not be offering themselves in the next election.

SHADOW CABINET 2024

Portfolio (in thematic groupings) Shadow Minister

Leader of the Opposition & Defence Golding MP

Transparent & Accountable Governance

Foreign & Regional Affairs Dr Angela Brown-Burke MP

Justice Senator Scott-Mottley

Local Government & Participatory Democracy Natalie Neita-Garvey MP

Information & Public Communication Nekeisha Burchell

Shadow Minister without Portfolio with

special responsibility for affairs concerning Portmore Fitz Jackson MP

Sustainable Economic Development

Finance & the Public Service Julian Robinson MP

Agriculture & Rural Development Dr. Dayton Campbell

Investment, Trade & Global Logistics Anthony Hylton MP

Science, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Dr Andre Haughton

Tourism & Linkages Senator Janice Allen

Culture & Creative Industries Dr. Deborah Hickling

Labour & Sports Wavell Hinds

Environment & Ecological Heritage Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns

Social Cohesion & Empowerment

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

Infrastructure & Human Amenities

Energy & Climate Change Phillip Paulwell MP

Water Ian Hayles

Roads & Works Richard Azan

Transport & Mining Mikael Phillips MP

Land Lothan Cousins MP

Housing & Sustainable Living Senator Dr Floyd Morris