Duane Smith to succeed Dr Nigel Clarke as JLP representative for St Andrew North Western
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three-term councillor for the Chancery Hall Division, Duane Smith will succeed Dr Nigel Clarke as the Jamaica Labour Party candidate for the St Andrew North Western constituency.
The announcement was made in a statement from the Jamaica Labour Party on Monday and follows the revelation that Dr Clarke is set to be appointed deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund effective October 31, 2024.
Noting that there will be a smooth transition of Dr Clarke’s responsibilities as Member of Parliament (MP), the party offered its congratulations to the MP on his pending appointment.
“We support his continued service at the global level…Jamaicans of all backgrounds can be proud that a fellow Jamaican, who has made his career in Jamaica, is being elevated to service in the leadership of a prominent global financial institution. Having Jamaicans in positions of authority and influence in global affairs is good for Jamaica and good for the Caribbean region,” the JLP said.
Smith’s father Derrick was an eight-term Member of Parliament for the constituency.
