Jamahl Simmons, JP, MP
- Education and Career: Studied Political Science at Howard University; began his career in broadcast journalism before transitioning to government leadership.
- Public Service: MP for Sandys South since 2014, former Minister of Tourism and Economic Development, and Minister of Communications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Advisory Roles: Political advisor to leaders in Bermuda and the Caribbean; former Chairman of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation.
- Family & Legacy: Married to Sherri Lynn Johnson, proud father of two sons. Son of the soil, with a career focused on economic growth and public service.
Meet Jamahl
Jamahl Snaith-Simmons is the son of former Sandys North PLP MP Lionel Simmons and Cecille Snaith, author of The Bermuda Cookbook. He grew up in Somerset, attending West End Primary and later studied at The Berkeley Institute and Kents Hill School in Maine. He pursued a degree in Political Science at Howard University and returned to Bermuda in 1997, where he began his career in broadcast journalism.
In February 2008, Jamahl was appointed Chief of Staff to the then Premier of Bermuda, Dr. The Honorable Ewart F. Brown JP, MP. Two years later, in February 2010, he became Press Secretary to the Premier, serving in that role until Premier Brown's term ended in October 2010.
In November 2014, Jamahl was elected to Parliament as the representative for Constituency 33. He recently celebrated 10 years of dedicated service as the Member of Parliament for Sandys South.
Over the course of his career, he has served in key ministerial roles, including as Minister of Tourism and Economic Development, where he worked to elevate Bermuda's global profile and drive economic growth. He also served as Minister with Responsibility for Communications, managing the government’s communications during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition to his parliamentary roles, Jamahl has served as a political advisor to various Prime Ministers, Premiers, Opposition Leaders, and political candidates across Bermuda and the Caribbean region. He is also a former Chairman of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC).
Jamahl Snaith-Simmons is married to former radio talk show host Sherri Lynn Johnson, and together they have two sons.
Delivering for Sandys South
- Hosts regular Virtual Town Halls and in person Constituency Clinics
- Donates school supplies to P1 students at Dalton E. Tucker Primary School every year
- Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Trick or Treat Night
- Hosts Outings for Seniors