Jomo Campbell
Jomo Campbell M.P. | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources | |
| Assumed office 4 September 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Philip "Brave" Davis |
| Preceded by | Clay Sweeting (Agriculture, Fisheries, and Local Government) |
| Minister of State for Legal Affairs | |
| In office 23 September 2021 – 4 September 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Philip "Brave" Davis |
| Preceded by | Elsworth Johnson |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Centreville | |
| Assumed office 16 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Reece Chipman |
| Majority | 1,561 (47.89%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jomo Chaka Campbell Bahamas |
| Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Nathalie Campbell |
Jomo Chaka Campbell is a Bahamian Progressive Liberal Party politician, who is currently serving as Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources. He is currently the Member of Parliament for Centreville.
Career
Parliament
Campbell was elected to Parliament in 2021, defeating FNM candidate, engineer Courtney Coulibaly, flipping the seat[1][2][3].
As a member of parliament, Campbell has served in various roles. In September 2021, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis appointed him as Minister of State for Legal Affairs. He served under Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Ryan Pinder. As Minister of State, he focused on reforming the justice system and promoting access to justice.
In 2023, during a cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Davis appointed Campbell as the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources[4]. As minister, Campbell has advocated for sustainable agriculture practices and food security, marine conservation, fisheries management, and the development of policies and programs to drive economic growth and job creation[5].
References
- ^ "Centerville | Courtney Coulibaly". Free National Movement. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "2021 ELECTION FAQS: List of candidates and constituencies". Eye Witness News. 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Dames, Candia (2021-09-20). "An in-depth look at the results". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Bell shuffled in Davis Cabinet shake-up". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Robards, Chester (2023-10-16). "Campbell: Changing mindsets on agriculture the first step to food security". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-07-06.