Anthony Shamari Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Assumed office 18 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Browne |
| Constituency | All Saints West |
| Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent United Progressive Party (former) |
Anthony Shamari Smith is an Antiguan independent politician, who was elected as Member of Parliament for All Saints West in the general election held on 18 January 2023 officially nominated by United Progressive Party (UPP).[1][2][3] On 15 July 2024, he left the United Progressive Party and became an independent.[4] On 16 July 2024, he was appointed as Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy by the Prime Minister Gaston Browne.[5] He sworn in before the Governor-General Rodney Williams the same day.[6][7][8]
- ^ "2023 General Elections Results: All Saints West". www.abec.gov.ag. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "2023 General Elections Results". www.abec.gov.ag. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "MP Anthony Smith calls for upholding integrity and transparency in governance".
- ^ Editorial Staff (2024-07-15). "BREAKING: Anthony Smith Resigns From UPP - Antigua News !". Retrieved 2025-01-19. Antigua.news
- ^ ABS TV Antigua (2024-07-16). SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR THE HON. ANTHONY SMITH (Tuesday July 16th 2024). Retrieved 2024-07-16 – via YouTube.
- ^ Editorial Staff (2024-07-16). "Anthony Smith Officially Sworn in as Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy - Antigua News !". Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ Editorial Staff (2024-07-16). ""You have a service to give" GG tells Anthony Smith - Antigua News !". Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "Anthony Smith to Be Sworn In as Agriculture Minister". Antigua News Room. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-07-16.