Generation 2000

Generation 2000 (G2K) is the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).[1] It is a Center-Right political Youth Organization that was founded in 2000 by a group of young professionals that saw a need for professional politics in Jamaica. The organization was incorporated as a corporate non-profit body, with a board of directors chaired by Dr. David Panton in the year 2000.[2] The current President of Generation 2000 is Ryan Strachan, a Stockbroker,[3][4] who is a graduate of London Southbank University.[5]

Presidents of Generation 2000 typically become Members of Parliament, Senators and Constituency Caretakers in Government of Jamaica.

PRESIDENT Term In Office Roles Played in Government of Jamaica
Shayne Kerr 2022-Present
Ryan Strachan[3][4][6] 2019-2022
Stephen Edwards[7][8] 2016–2019 Executive Director (Acting) - Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) [9]
Matthew Samuda[10] 2015-2016 Government Senator/Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security [11]
Floyd Green[12] 2012-2015 Member of Parliament / Minister of State in the Ministry of Education[13]
Delano Seiveright[14] 2009-2012 Constituency Caretaker / Senior Adviser Ministry of Tourism[15]
Warren Newby[16] 2006-2007 Government Senator[17]
Christopher Tufton[2] 2003-2005 Government Senator / Member of Parliament / Minister of Agriculture / Minister of Health[18]
Ronald Robinson[2] 2002-2003 Government Senator[2]
David Panton[19][2] 2000-2002 Government Senator[2]
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  5. ^ "No Coincidence! JLP has pursued decades old mission of creating opportunities". jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  6. ^ "Ryan Strachan returned as G2K President". www.jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  7. ^ "Stephen plans to shine - Proposals to reduce youth unemployment among the targets for new G2K head". jamaica-gleaner.com. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
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  9. ^ "Stephen Edwards Promoted to Acting Executive Director of TPDCo". TPDCo website. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
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  11. ^ "Matthew Samuda Appointed Minister without Portfolio in National Security Ministry". RJR News Online. 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
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  13. ^ "Floyd Green - Jamaica Information Service". Jamaica Information Service. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  14. ^ Online, Gleaner. "Jamaica Gleaner Online". old.jamaica-gleaner.com. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
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  16. ^ Limited, Jamaica Observer. "Warren Newby new G2K president - News". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2017-02-20. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ "State of the Nation Debate - Senator Warren Newby | Jamaica Labour Party". www.jamaicalabourparty.com. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  18. ^ "Christopher Tufton - Jamaica Information Service". Jamaica Information Service. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  19. ^ "How Ted Cruz's best friend drew him into Jamaican politics and business". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-02-20.