KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle that he says is aimed at “showcasing the diverse talent and extensive skill set present within the party.”

“The new Shadow Cabinet combines new faces in frontline politics alongside seasoned politicians – all ready to offer solutions to Jamaica’s longstanding challenges,” a release on Saturday read.

Nekeisha Burchell, the aspiring member of parliament for St James Southern has been named the opposition spokesperson on Information and Public Communication.

Lisa Hanna, who had indicated that she would be stepping away from representational politics, who had also served as opposition spokesperson on foreign affairs and foreign trade, is not named in the new cabinet reshuffle.

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.

Former cricketer Wavell Hinds, who was named the party’s deputy general secretary in July 2023, is expected to take over the Labour and Sports ministries, while Dr Angela Brown-Burke is expected to take over as the Shadow Minister for Foreign and Regional Affairs.

Dayton Campbell is the new opposition spokesperson on Agriculture and Land.

The complete reshuffled cabinet is as follows:

SHADOW CABINET 2024

Portfolio (in thematic groupings) Shadow Minister, Leader of the Opposition & Defence – Mark Golding MP

Transparent & Accountable Governance

Foreign & Regional Affairs – Dr Angela Brown-Burke MP

Justice Senator- Donna 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

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 MP

Water – Ian Hayles

Roads & Works – Richard Azan

Transport & Mining – Mikael Phillips MP

Land – Lothan Cousins MP

Housing & Sustainable Living – Senator Dr Floyd Morris