Former Miss World and longtime Jamaican politician Lisa Hanna was not among the over 20 people named in the shadow cabinet of the People’s National Party, Jamaica’s opposition.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding announced a shadow cabinet shuffle on Saturday, which he said is aimed at showcasing the diverse talent and extensive skill set within the People’s National Party.
“The new Shadow Cabinet combines new faces to frontline politics alongside seasoned politicians – all ready to offer solutions to Jamaica’s longstanding challenges,” Golding said.
One of the most notable changes is that Lisa Hanna, who served as Opposition spokesperson on foreign affairs and foreign trade, is not included in the shadow cabinet.
The 1993 Miss World winner had previously indicated that she would be stepping away from representational politics “to pave new roads for the generation coming behind us.” Hanna still represents St Ann South East in the House of Representatives, a seat she has held since 2007.
New faces include former cricketer Wavell Hinds, who is expected to take over the labour and sports, and Dr. Alfred Dawes, who will take on health and wellness. Dr. Morais Guy, who previously held the health and wellness portfolio for the Opposition, is not named in the new shadow cabinet.
Similarly, the spokesman on the public service, Lambert Brown, is no longer on the shadow cabinet slate. Dr Angela Brown-Burke is expected to take over as the Shadow minister for foreign and regional affairs.
Golding thanked those who served in the previous shadow cabinet and will not be offering themselves in the next election.
See the full shadow cabinet list:
Leader of the Opposition & Defence – Mark Golding
Transparent & Accountable Governance
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
Sustainable Economic Development
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
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
Water – Ian Hayles
Roads & Works – Richard Azan
Transport & Mining – Mikael Phillips
Land – Lothan Cousins
Housing & Sustainable Living – Senator Dr Floyd Morris
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