Matthew Peter Samuda (born August 29, 1984) is a Jamaican politician from the Jamaica Labour Party.[1] He is a member of the Lower House (Houses of Representatives Jamaica) and Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Cabinet of Jamaica.[2]

Matthew Samuda
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
Assumed office
11 January 2022
MP for Saint Ann North Eastern
Assumed office
September 2024
Preceded byMarsha Smith
Personal details
Born (1984-08-28) August 28, 1984 (age 41)
SpouseNatalie Chin
Children1
Campion College
University of the West Indies

In September 2024, he replaced Marsha Smith as the constituency chairman in Saint Ann North Eastern after winning a by-election.[3]

Samuda was re-elected in the 2025 Jamaican general election.[4]

References

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  1. "Matthew Samuda – Office of the Prime Minister". Retrieved 2022-04-05.
  2. "Matthew Samuda – Jamaica Information Service". jis.gov.jm. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
  3. "North East St Ann MP Marsha Smith Resigns After Four Years in Office". McKoysNews. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  4. "General Elections: Landslide victory for Golding and Samuda - Jamaica Observer". 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-04.