Edmund Bartlett OD, OJ), is a Jamaican politician who is Member of Parliament for Saint James East Central. He is current Minister of Tourism, having succeeded Wykeham McNeill when the Jamaica Labour Party won the 2016 general elections.[1][2][3][4] Bartlett, a native of the parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica, was educated at St Elizabeth Technical High School, where he was Head Boy, and the University of the West Indies, Mona, where he studied sociology. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 and he has served as a minister in Jamaica Labour Party administration since before then. He became the youngest serving member of parliament in 1980.[citation needed]
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Edmund Bartlett | |
|---|---|
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Bruce Golding Portia Simpson-Miller |
| Assumed office February 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Andrew Holness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edmund Bartlett December 3, 1950 |
| Spouse | Carmen Bartlett |
| Children | approx. 3 |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
His wife is Carmen A. Bartlett. They have two children. Their daughter, Lisa, died. Their son Edmund has a family of four: a wife Sarah, son William, and daughter Leia.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Ministers and Ministries" (PDF). Jamaica Information Service. November 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "South Florida Times". South Florida Times.
- ^ "Some portfolios revealed". jamaica-gleaner.com. January 6, 2012.
- ^ "PNP wins 2011 general election". jamaica-gleaner.com. December 29, 2011.
- ^ "Commendations for Carmen Bartlett". Jamaica Gleaner. May 13, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
External links
edit- Hon. Edmund Bartlett – Minister of Tourism
- JLP Candidates and MP's: Edmund Bartlett
- South Florida Times
- Journey begins - Portia sworn in - Lead Stories - Jamaica Gleaner - Friday | January 6, 2012
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