‘We will not change course’ – Golding. Opposition to pause participation on joint select committee on constitutional reform
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says his parliamentary caucus will continue to stay away from the joint select committee looking at Jamaica’s constitutional reform until Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness declares his administration’s reasons for wanting to remain with the United Kingdom-based Privy Council. Link to story:https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250129/we-will-not-change-course-golding
MP for St.Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson stresses that the PNP will take several measures if government proceeds with changes to Portmore municipality
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson has stressed that the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) will take several measures if the government proceeds with changes to the municipality of Portmore. Last week Tuesday, Mr. Jackson accused the Jamaica Labour Party administration of seeking to gerrymander political boundaries in St. Catherine and Portmore. […]
PNP says it is ready for General Election due this year
The opposition People’s National Party(PNP), says it is ready for the General Election, due this year. Dr. Campbell urged the prime minister, to call the election now. Meanwhile, Mr. Golding said the party has done the work, and is fine-tuning its machinery, as the PNP expects the election to be called at any time. Link […]
PNP describes claims by former candidate Lawrence Rowe, that he was offered millions in resources as he transitioned from caretaker post, as ‘spurious allegations
The People’s National Party (PNP) has described claims by former candidate Lawrence Rowe that he was offered millions in resources, as he transitioned from the post of caretaker for Central Kingston, as “spurious allegations”. It added that the matter will be addressed at a time convenient to the party. Link to story:https://iriefm.net/pnp-describes-claims-by-former-candidate-lawrence-rowe-that-he-was-offered-millions-in-resources-as-he-transitioned-from-caretaker-post-as-spurious-allegations/
Retired SSP Steve McGregor to represent PNP in Central Kingston
Retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Steve McGregor is to represent the People’s National Party (PNP) in Central Kingston, in the next general election. Meantime, the party president says preparations for the upcoming general election are going well. Speaking to reporters yesterday, he noted that representatives of the PNP have been meeting with residents to […]
Lawrence Rowe withdrawn as PNP MP candidate for Central Kingston
Lawrence Rowe has been withdrawn as the People’s National Party, PNP’s candidate for Central Kingston in the upcoming general election. The PNP said it remains committed to ensuring that the people of Central Kingston receive strong and effective representation. Link to story:https://iriefm.net/lawrence-rowe-withdrawn-as-pnp-mp-candidate-for-central-kingston/
Mark Golding labels government as divisive over reported intent to pass Enhanced Security Measures Act without Opposition’s support
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has described as divisive, the intention of the Government to pass the Enhanced Security Measures Act (ESMA) without the input of the Opposition. Mr. Golding said the Opposition has long called for the enhanced measures. He said the fault is with the Government, which has not consulted with the Opposition on […]