Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica
The Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica (usually known simply as The Shadow Cabinet) is, in the Westminster system of government in traditional constitutional theory, an alternative to the cabinet who scrutinize their corresponding Cabinet of Jamaica ministers, develop alternative policies, and hold the Government to account for its actions and responses. Since February 2016, the People's National Party has been His Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Jamaica, and its leadership therefore forms the current Shadow Cabinet.[1]
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Composition
His Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition
The opposition of Jamaica, formally referred to as His Majesty's Jamaican Government, consists of senior members of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition who scrutinise their corresponding government ministers, develop alternative policies, hold the government to account for its actions and responses, and act as spokespeople for the opposition party in their own specific policy area
The current composition of the Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica was chosen by Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica), Mark Golding on December 3, 2020, following his ascension as President of the People's National Party succeeding Peter Phillips.
Opposition Spokespersons of Second Administration
Ministry or Department | Minister | Ministerial title | Since | |
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Office of the Leader of the Opposition | ![]() |
Mark Golding, MP | Leader of the Opposition
Opposition Spokesperson on Defence |
December 3, 2020 |
Ministry of Finance, Planning and the Public Service | Julian Robinson, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Planning and the Public Service | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade | ![]() |
Lisa Hanna, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade | December 3, 2020 |
Ministry of National Security | ![]() |
Senator Peter Bunting | Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate
Opposition Spokesperson on National Security |
December 3, 2020 |
Ministry of Justice and Information | Senator Donna Scott-Mottley | Deputy Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate
Opposition Spokesperson on Justice and Information |
December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Mining and Energy | Phillip Paulwell, MP | Leader of Opposition Business in the House
Opposition Spokesperson on Mining and Energy |
December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Local Government, Community Development & Sports | Natalie Neita-Garvey, MP | Deputy Leader of Opposition Business in the House
Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government, Community Development & Sports |
December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Global Logistics | Anthony Hylton, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Labour and Social Security | Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Labour and Social Security | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Tourism and Linkages | Senator Janice Allen | Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Health and Wellness | Dr. Morais Guy, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Education, Training & Competitiveness | Senator Damion Crawford | Opposition Spokesperson on Education, Training & Competitiveness | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Transport and Works | Makael Phillips, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Transport and Works | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Water and Agriculture | Lothan Cousins, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Water and Agriculture | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Gender, Culture & Social Transformation | Denice Daley, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Gender, Culture & Social Transformation | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Land, Environment and Climate Change | Senator Sophia Fraser Binns | Opposition Spokesperson on Land, Environment and Climate Change | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology | Hugh Graham, MP | Opposition Spokesperson on Commerce, Science and Technology | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Mining and Energy | Phillip Paulwell, MP | Leader of Opposition Business in the House
Opposition Spokesperson on Mining and Energy |
December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Housing and Sustainable Living | Senator Dr. Floyd Morris | Opposition Spokesperson on Housing and Sustainable Living | December 3, 2020 | |
Ministry of Youth and Entertainment | Senator Gabriella Morris | Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Entertainment | December 3, 2020 |
Opposition Spokespersons without Portfolio
Ministry or Department | Minister | Ministerial title | Since |
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Ministry of Gender, Culture & Social Transformation | Patricia Duncan-Sutherland | Opposition Spokesperson on Gender, Culture & Social Transformation | December 3, 2020 |
Ministry of Commerce, Science & Technology | Dr. Andre Haughton | Opposition Spokesperson on Entrepreneurship and Innovation | December 3, 2020 |
The Office of the Leader of the Opposition | Raymond Pryce | Opposition Spokesperson on Information | December 3, 2020 |
Ministry of Finance, Planning and the Public Service | Senator Lambert Brown | Opposition Spokesperson on Special Abilities | December 3, 2020 |
References
- "The Opposition - Jamaica Information Service". Jis.gov.jm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.