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Marks appointed to Cabinet; Seiveright given junior minister role

Published:Monday | March 17, 2025 | 6:47 AM
Delano Seiveright (left) and Ambassador Audrey Marks.
Delano Seiveright (left) and Ambassador Audrey Marks.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has appointed Ambassador Audrey Marks a minister to be based in his office, and Senator Delano Seiveright, a junior tourism minister.

Marks will be responsible for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation.

Holness made the announcement on Sunday.

The changes come ahead of a general election due by September. Both are to be sworn in on Monday.

In announcing the appointments, Holness expressed confidence in the capabilities of Senators Marks and Seiveright, stating that their appointments are "strategic steps towards achieving the Administration’s goals of modernising government operations and further strengthening the tourism industry under the ASPIRE growth strategy introduced by Prime Minister Holness in November 2024."

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