Delano Seiveright
The Honourable Delano Seiveright | |
|---|---|
 Seiveright in 2025 | |
| MP for Saint Andrew North Central | |
| Assumed office 3 September 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Karl Samuda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1984 |
| Political party | Jamaica Labour Party |
Delano Seiveright (MP) is a Jamaican politician and public policy strategist who currently serves as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.[1] He was elected Member of Parliament for the St Andrew North Central Constituency in the general election held on 3 September 2025 representing the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Previously, Seiveright served as a Senator,[2] Strategic Consultant and Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, where he was credited with initiatives that resulted in the record visitor arrivals, expanded airlift and linkages throughout the sector.[3]
He has also been appointed to the boards of several public organizations, including the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), and the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA),[3] and National Insurance Fund (NIF).[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Delano Seiveright was raised in West Central St. Andrew. He attended Calabar High School, where he excelled academically and in leadership activities. Seiveright earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of the West Indies, Mona, and later a Master of Science degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of London.[5]
Political career
[edit]Early involvement
[edit]Seiveright served as President of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus Youth League, a chapter of the Jamaica Labour Party’s young professional affiliate, Generation 2000 (G2K).[6] He later joined G2K’s central executive and was elected president of the organisation in 2009.[7]
Representative politics
[edit]Seiveright entered representational politics in 2016 as the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for the Eastern St. Thomas constituency.[8] In November 2024, he was elected by unanimous ballot as the JLP vice-chairman for North Central St. Andrew constituency, with the support of veteran parliamentarian Karl Samuda and local councillors. In the general election held on 3 September 2025, he was elected Member of Parliament for the constituency.[9]
Government service
[edit]Advisory roles
[edit]Seiveright began his political career working under the leadership of Prime Minister Bruce Golding in the Office of the Prime Minister, and later in the Ministry of Energy and Mining between 2007 and 2011.[10]
In 2016, Seiveright was appointed Senior Advisor and Strategist to the Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett.[11] In this role, he was credited with contributing to the growth of Jamaica’s tourism industry through increased airlift, record visitor arrivals, and the development of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme.[12] During this period, more than 350,000 Jamaicans were employed in tourism and related sectors, and Seiveright was involved in initiatives that strengthened economic linkages and enhanced the sector’s resilience.[13] He was later elected to the Senate of Jamaica in 2025, where he participated in parliamentary debates and contributed to policy formulation.[14]
Ministerial roles
[edit]In 2025, Seiveright was appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism,[15] with responsibility for strengthening linkages between tourism and other sectors of the economy to ensure that the benefits of the industry are widely shared.[16] In this role, he focused on enhancing the sector’s resilience and competitiveness, and on advancing policies to deepen connections with agriculture, manufacturing, and other areas of the Jamaican economy.[17]
After his election as Member of Parliament to represent St Andrew North Central in September 2025,[18] he was appointed as Minister of State, in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, with a mandate to support the development of the industry, industry linkages and the development of the private sector as a part of the overall economic development strategy of Jamaica.
Other Public Services
[edit]Seiveright has also contributed to national development through service on the boards of several public institutions, including:
- Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO).[19]
- The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)[20]
- The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo)[20]
- The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA)[20]
- The National Insurance Fund (NIF)[20]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Delano Seiveright". Office of the Prime Minister. Office of the Prime Minister. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Newly appointed senators are sworn in". Jamaica Information Service. Jamaica Information Service. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Prime Minister Holness Announces New Ministerial Appointments". Office of the Prime Minister. Office of the Prime Minister. March 17, 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Full List: Government names members of 52 state boards". Jamaica Gleaner. The Gleaner Company (Media) Ltd. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Seiveright new G2K president". Jamaica Gleaner. The Gleaner Company (Media) Ltd. 11 November 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Seiveright new G2K president". Jamaica Gleaner (mobile). The Gleaner Company (Media) Ltd. 11 November 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "About Us – Generation 2000 (G2K)". G2K Jamaica. G2K Jamaica. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Delano Seiveright to succeed Karl Samuda as JLP standard bearer in St Andrew North Central". Radio Jamaica News Online. Radio Jamaica News Online. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Edmond Campbell / Senior Staff Reporter (4 September 2025). "17 Fresh Faces in Parliament". Jamaica Gleaner. The Gleaner Company (Media) Ltd. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Delano Seiveright: Testing, visitors' arrival — easier said than done". Jamaica Gleaner. The Gleaner Company (Media) Ltd. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Govt investing in tourism workers". Jamaica Information Service. Jamaica Information Service. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Delano Seiveright: Testing, visitors' arrival — easier said than done". Jamaica Gleaner. The Gleaner Company (Media) Ltd. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "More Jamaicans Benefiting from Tourism". NCB Capital Markets Ltd. NCB Capital Markets Ltd. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ ""The Deal-Maker Next Door: How Delano Seiveright's Career Readied Him to Drive Jamaica's Industry, Investment & Commerce Agenda"". BusinessSuiteOnline. BusinessSuiteOnline. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Govt investing in tourism workers". Jamaica Information Service. Jamaica Information Service. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Delano Seiveright — Director at JAMPRO". The Org. The Org. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Prime Minister Holness Announces Changes to the Senate". Jamaica Information Service. Jamaica Information Service. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "The Honourable Delano Seiveright, MP". Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce. Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Meet Our Board of Directors – Do Business Jamaica". Do Business Jamaica. Do Business Jamaica. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Delano Seiveright – Jamaica Tourist Board". Jamaica Tourist Board. Jamaica Tourist Board. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
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