KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 4, CMC – Less than 24 hours after the incumbent Marsha Smith announced her resignation with immediate effect, Prime Minister Andrew Holness Wednesday said that a by-election will be held in the North East St Ann constituency at the end of the month.
“Today I am announcng that a by election will be held in the constituency North East St Ann. The Nomination day will be September 11, 2024 and the by-election day will be September 30, 2024,“ Holness said
On Tuesday, Holness had thanked the outgoing Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth for her service in representational politics.
“At a later stage I will announce a new appointment for Marsha who has excellent skills and experience in industrial relations,” Holness told reporters.
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