Karl Samuda
Karl Samuda is a seasoned Jamaican politician and Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Central, known for his extensive career in public service and his involvement in various community initiatives. Recently, he expressed shock and concern over a fatal police shooting in Park Lane, where he met with residents who were grieving and demanding justice.
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Karl Samuda said he had seen instances where the opposition chair acted less than impartially.
No meeting of minds on committees stalemate | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-10-14
Karl Samuda, the then Leader of the House, stated that committees dealing with government policies should be chaired by government members.
Editorial | Reset House committees | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-06
Karl Samuda is a politician who has served in the House of Representatives.
‘Pleasure of a lifetime’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-18
Karl Samuda might have been on the platform at South Parade in Kingston in 1989.
Witness to history | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-11
The launch of the Karl Samuda and Pauline Samuda Scholarships is a testament to what we can accomplish when our community stands together.
St Richard’s Class of 2000 gifts Legacy scholarships to students | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-03
The launch of the Karl Samuda and Pauline Samuda Scholarships is a testament to what we can accomplish when our community stands together.
St Richard’s Class of 2000 gifts Legacy scholarships to students in need | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-02Karl Samuda is the longest-serving member of parliament in Kingston and St Andrew, whom Seiveright is expected to replace.
Mark Wignall | Smooth sailing for Seiveright | In FocusJamaica· 2025-06-22
The announcement comes after weeks of internal turmoil within the JLP over who would succeed veteran Member of Parliament Karl Samuda in the party’s stronghold constituency.
Delano Seiveright to represent JLP in St Andrew North Central | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-11
Karl Samuda will not seek re-election, formally setting the stage for the ruling Jamaica Labour Party to restart the search for a representative.
Holness confirms Samuda's retirement, sprint on to finalise St Andrew NC rep | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-27Karl Samuda is a Member of Parliament whose replacement as the party’s candidate has been a point of contention within the Jamaica Labour Party.
Parties dismiss concerns that Senate posts used to settle disputes | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-26
Karl Samuda is the Member of Parliament whose replacement is being contested within the Jamaica Labour Party.
'No parachuting' - JLP supporters protest in St Andrew North Central | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-19Karl Samuda is the current member of parliament for St Andrew North Central and has hinted that he may retire after holding the seat since 1980.
Rivals bail out of JLP’s St Andrew North Central race | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-19Karl Samuda is a retiring politician whose seat Delano Seiveright desires to run for.
Mark Wignall | The poor man loved and lost his ficus | In FocusJamaica· 2025-05-19Karl Samuda remains chairman of the constituency during the process of finalising a candidate.
Seiveright and Tavares-Finson withdraw applications to represent JLP in North Central St Andrew | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-19The seat will become vacant by outgoing MP Karl Samuda.
Delano Seiveright is the future of JLP | LettersJamaica· 2025-05-17
Karl Samuda has hinted that he may retire after holding the seat since 1980.
JLP TURMOIL | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-14
Delano Seiveright is campaigning to succeed veteran parliamentarian Karl Samuda.
JLP's Seiveright pauses St Andrew North Central campaign in wake of turmoil, insists ‘this is not a withdrawal’ | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-13
Karl Samuda reversed his decision to elevate Seiveright, stating he would run again.
Mark Wignall | How much more of the leaders do they want? | In FocusJamaica· 2025-04-27
Karl Samuda is a veteran JLP MP who has signalled plans to step down from his seat.
'Bug’ named person of interest in Lawrence Tavern shooting | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-23
Karl Samuda is the 83-year-old politician whose successor is being discussed.
Senior slams Kari Douglas over reported stance in Samuda successor race | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-23
Karl Samuda has held the seat since 1980.
‘JLP is not Mr Chin’s shop’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-23
Seiveright said he has the 'full support' of Karl Samuda, the joint-longest serving MP in Jamaica’s history, who is preparing to demit office after more than four decades.
Seiveright declares interest in St Andrew North Central seat, with Samuda's 'full support' | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-18Karl Samuda’s political magic is expected to carry the constituency.
Gordon Robinson | Pick a winner wouldja please? | In FocusJamaica· 2025-04-13
Karl Samuda is the Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Central who supported the literacy fair.
‘Unlock Your Superpower. Read!’ | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-28
In St Andrew North Central, the party leadership has been working to quell internal disquiet over a replacement for MP Karl Samuda.
Ex-senator Warren Newby wins vote to represent JLP in Clarendon North Western | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-24
Karl Samuda appeared shocked when he arrived on the scene of yesterday’s fatal police shooting in Park Lane.
Park Lane residents cry foul after cops kill teen | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-18
