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Matthew Samuda

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Father, Jamaican, Senator, Minister w/o Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Growth. #NewJamaica #BetterJamaica #TurningOnThePipes

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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Yesterday I was sworn in as Senator, and as a Minister w/o Portfolio for the second time. As I reflect on the on the occasion I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve Jamaica 🇯🇲 and commit to doing my best to further the development interests of all Jamaicans.
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Right now Shacarri can’t win champs
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Matthew Samuda
1 year
“ Great things never come from comfort zones” – @stonebwoy 🎼 🎼 🎼
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Sound clash. Ok, say no more.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Thank you Jamaica 🇯🇲 So much work to do...but so much gratitude in our hearts 🔔
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Covid 19 Vaccines on the ground in Jamaica
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Our golden girl @sherickajacko !!!
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
What a beauty 😍
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
😬 say less
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers on the timeline! I am also wishing my Pops a special Father’s Day as well! Thank you for the great example you have set for me... I can only pray to be half the man you are.
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Matthew Samuda
7 months
Met the legendary Sintra Brontë-Tinkew this morning. What an iconic photo! #BrandJamaica
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Never assume that loud is strong and quiet is weak.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Zagga
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Welcome Danny Lawrence! Eastern Westmoreland is Green! @jlpjamaica
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Man go party no mask, seems to be Ill, sends out video cussing government and blames election. Guess it was a fundraiser. Donkey say work nuh level
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Long before corona @AndrewHolnessJM social distance 🎶
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
God is good all the time. All the time God is Good.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
17 more vehicles added to the fleet of the @JamaicaConstab more to come shortly. #Mobility #FasterResponse #SaferJamaica @mnsgovjm
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Happy Fathers Day Pops, a true example that I strive to follow. Love you.
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Wishing my mom a happy birthday! She has always shown me the meaning of love ❤️! Enjoy your day mommy!
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Another one around the sun ☀️ thank you for your blessings #BirthdayBoy “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11
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4 years
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Once again God has spared us the worst from a storm. Jamaica really is blessed.
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
I suspect he’s as confused as I am as to why he’s beside me on a plane 🤷🏼‍♂️🙃😓
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Matthew Samuda
6 years
Imagine we cleaned this beach on April 21st, all it took was one rain and look at it, WORSE than before. We are flirting with Disaster. There can be NO Blue economy if we continue to manage our Solid Waste this way. Urgent Action must be taken now.
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
Finally St Thomas is being given it’s due. St Thomas is being put on the road to Prosperity. Ground has now been broken on its Morant Bay Town Center. Town Center✅ South Coast Highway✅ Water Projects✅ This project is expected to create 3000 jobs upon completion. #NewJamaica
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Yesterday I was sworn in as a Minister without Portfolio to serve in the Cabinet of Jamaica. It’s truly a humbling experience. Thank you for the opportunity to serve PM @AndrewHolnessJM 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲
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Matthew Samuda
8 months
39! 🎉 🥳 "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Some mornings are heavy. RIP Constable Kemar Francis. All of Jamaica grieves for your family and for the men and women of the @JamaicaConstab
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Matthew Samuda
3 months
She said so… I agree! @nats_chin ❤️ #happywife #happylife
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Our queen, always! Miss Jamaica Universe #MiquealSymone 🇯🇲
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Clear to me now The JPP had a role in the PNP manifesto
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
The Mount Salem Police Station has received a makeover – this makeover was spearheaded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and funded by the European Union (EU) at a cost of approximately $45 million and is set to benefit some 9050 residents in the community. #Thread
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Perfection
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
For those who’ve been concerned about the height of manhole covers on Cspring road, please note the final layer of Asphalt is being layered and there’s no need for further concern on that issue. Olivier Rd to Cspring Tax office being done today. #NewJamaica
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Greatness
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
The country is not about to be locked down. IT IS FAKE NEWS.
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
Jamaica showing off on us 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Final count, Westmoreland Eastern 4862 JLP 4851 PNP Congratulations to Danny Lawrence MP elect! @jlpjamaica
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Some good news with a little fun to get the day started! #TeamJamaica The sunshine girls celebrate after their win over Australia which means they top the group! FT:🇯🇲 57-55 🇦🇺 Well done ladies! #CommonwealthGames2022 #SunshineGirls
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Respectfully yes. 14 new Forestry orders Ban of single use plastic bags and styrofoam Parish development orders 3 million tree planting Program Ending 40 yr indecision on cockpit country boundary Rejection of PNP plans for goat islands and coal plant in St E Greenest Govt ever
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Who is paying for these anti vaccine 💉 protests??!!??
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
CONGRATULATIONS @simeytomo ON YOUR HISTORY-MAKING FIVE CONSECUTIVE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - MENS TABLE TENNIS!! Proud of you cuz!
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
I’m not lucky I’m blessed 🙏🏽 One more year around the sun ☀️. Thanking God for 35! #35AndAlive
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲 President of the Republic of Rwanda 🇷🇼, His Excellency @PaulKagame . We know that your visit will be a fruitful and productive one! Pt 1.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Good Morning Folks.... Have a great week
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Proud of the work @ForestryDeptJa is doing at its nurseries to ensure we have the seedlings to make our 3million tree target a reality! #NTPI #NationalTreePlantingInitiative @AndrewHolnessJM @megjc_jm
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Matthew Samuda
9 months
New Sewage line being installed currently on West Street, in Downtown Kingston. We will keep you updated, on the progress as we seek to reduce the severe impact of sewage leaks on citizens. @megjc_jm @NWCjam @AndrewHolnessJM
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
No representatives of the PNP have chosen to attend the scheduled Joint Select Committee for the Data Protection Act. The JLP Admin however, will continue with the business of the nation while they tear themselves apart. #Jamaica #NewJamaica 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Good to see Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM front and centre 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 at #COP26Glasgow
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Fan of sardines or no?
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
This is indeed truly heartbreaking to watch. What’s sad is that we are forced to watch this in slow motion every time someone throws garbage out of the window of a car, or walks past a gully and throws garbage in it. We have a crisis. We need all hands on deck. #KgnHarbour
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
The men and women of the @JamaicaConstab and the @JDFSoldier have both suffered immense tragedy this week. Please pray for them.
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Matthew Samuda
6 years
Good Morning Everyone, EXCEPT those who eat Parrot fish then complain about the state of Hellshire.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Jamaica showing off this New Year’s morning 🇯🇲
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
The vulgar hypocrisy of some of these people who claim to have the interest of law abiding citizens at heart, is sickening and knows no bounds. We must take communities back from criminals and protect our citizenry, including our children.
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Off to work! Have a great day folks…
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Check on your friends
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
My son is simply the best part of me. Happy Birthday Son Son #Liam #Poppa #7already
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
I’ve received the first dose of the Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine. I encourage all Jamaicans to also take it when their chance comes along.
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
I know this sounds strange but I’m actually looking forward to some in person meetings, really tired of zoom and teams
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Played tennis for the first time in years this morning! Felt great, no idea how I’ll be able to move tomorrow but one thing at a time....
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Matthew Samuda
10 months
Happy Birthday Mommy ❤️
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference
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Matthew Samuda
1 year
Somewhere should really offer breakfast from 6:30
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
Morning Everyone, except those who don’t believe that Out of Many we are One People.
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
Work is progressing on the Ferris to Mackfield roadway in Westmoreland. #BetterRoads #NewJamaica #Action2019 #Prosperity
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
These last few days have been very very very heavy. Praying for all who are grieving.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Seaside breakfast
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Had no idea cycling was such an expensive undertaking, seems jogging will have to do!
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I’ve always been in love with potential of Downtown. I love the work being done by @KSACORP @kgncreative @MayorWilliamsJA @KSACTC
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Matthew Samuda
1 year
Ran into my old Prep School PE teacher and Football Coach this week. Many of my first lessons in leadership were from him, how to win, to lose, and to be kind. Thank you Coach Cobran!
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Thought me and my son could watch a drive in movie (space jam2) 🤷🏼‍♂️ he didn’t make it lolol
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
This one hurts. I will miss you and your counsel. You were always so supportive of the younger members of the party and provided so much guidance. RIP Aunty Shahine. Praying for your family, friends and constituency.
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Just made my most important call for the day to my son, to encourage him ahead of the Grade 4 PEP exam. I’m perhaps more nervous than he is! So proud of how he’s grown up this year. Wishing all our Grade 4 students, their parents and teachers all the best today!
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Good morning folks. “Remember a lie unchecked can travel around the world before the truth puts on its pants”
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
ENDS is FREE! It is a registration portal for businesses who wish to continue to operate beyond curfew through e-commerce platforms (chosen by businesses) facilitated by Delivery service providers. A directory gives ppl the options to choose who to order from and who to deliver
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
PNP launched a manifesto as a central part of the campaign strategy. The JLP has launched: - a review of its last 10 point plan promises. - an achievements document & in a matter of days will launch a manifesto Not my fault there’s was lame, we are however sticking to our plan
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
God is good.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
You get the drift.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
The reason we cleaned the beach! Our children deserve better. #NotMyGarbage #OurHarbour
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
You didn’t vote.
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
I used to tell my dad I didn’t want to be a lawyer because of the volume of reading.... now look at me waking up a extra hours early to keep pace with reading reports and versions of new laws we are working on. God surely has a sense of humor.
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
My heart outside my body ❤️ #Liam #SonSon #Grade2Business
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Good Morning folks. Remember procrastination, indiscipline, lack of focus, and dishonesty (especially with self) are the enemy. Let’s go to war with them. Let’s have a productive week friends!
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
This morning more than a 100 volunteers came together to clean the Sirgany Beach along the Kingston Harbour. We removed more than 150, 50 gallon bags of garbage from the 430m coastline. So much more to do but still important! #NotMyGarbage #OurHarbour
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
We must REJECT PNP propoganda & falsehoods. The Government believes in a free press. We also believe in protecting the privacy of citizens, especially those who have to encounter medical procedures during this #Covid19 pandemic #RejectPropoganda #TRUTH_Matters #SenateToday
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Matthew Samuda
5 years
The scale of our pollution problem is frightening. We are destroying our oceans and with them the prospect of a buoyant blue economy. Ocean health will equal ocean wealth. Jamaica is taking steps to improve its waste collection, however there is a cultural change which is rqd.
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
Which masks are you most comfortable wearing? For me it’s the surgical mask, I find the cloth ones very difficult to function in... Thoughts?
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Matthew Samuda
2 years
Giving god thanks for all his mercies and blessings 🙏🏽 I have so much to give god thanks for, especially during this last tour around the ☀️! #BirthdayBlessings This is #38
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
I try my hardest not to cuss media. Their independence is important. But lord god them tempting me this morning. The bias is vulgar. The inaccuracies are frightening. We are running against the Opposition and some incompetent media practitioners. God help us.
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Matthew Samuda
2 months
Good Morning!!!!
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Matthew Samuda
4 years
We really aren’t sure which part of the UNHEALTHY plan to respond to.
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
No need to wait for New Years for resolutions let’s go!
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
From the gates of the French Embassy in 1995 to the halls of #GordonHouse in 2016, my support for environmental protection has been consistent. At 10 years old I could see even an island as beautiful as 🇯🇲 could face ecological disaster if we failed to act. #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
Nothing like WiFi problems to rise your blood pressure
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Matthew Samuda
3 years
I’m so proud of you, and this is well deserved and perhaps overdue. Congrats to @nats_chin What glass ceiling? Media landscape changing? Boss lady on the block! O team gone on steroids! Love you 😘
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