Two recently appointed Jamaica Labour Party senators have been appointed to the Executive arm of the government.
Senator Audrey Marks has been named Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation.
Senator Delano Seiveright has been appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism.
The Office of the Prime Minister, in a statement on the appointments, observed that Senator Marks "brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously served as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, where she played a crucial role in strengthening bilateral relations."
Ambassador Marks also had a high profile career in the private sector before she joined the diplomatic service.
Senator Seiveright has served as a senior advisor in the Ministry of Tourism for several years.
According to the OPM statement, in his new role, Senator Seiveright will now focus on increasing the linkages between the tourism sector and the wider economy, "ensuring that more Jamaicans benefit directly from the industry’s growth."
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