Kingston, Jamaica. October 28, 2024: As Shadow Minister of Tourism, I am deeply concerned about the recent, questionable use of public funds for the glorification of the Minister of Tourism. In a move that has alarmed many within the tourism industry and the public, the Ministry has spent a substantial sum, potentially in the millions, […]
Kingston, Jamaica. October 28, 2024: On Friday, October 25, 2024, a motion championed by Senator Dr. Floyd Morris was approved in the Senate to initiate legislative protections for Jamaica’s senior citizens. The matter has now been referred to a Special Select Committee, which will deliberate on the scope and details of this crucial legislation and […]
Kingston, Jamaica. October 22, 2024: Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism, Senator Janice Allen is calling for immediate action to address the ongoing strike by staff at the Royalton Negril Hotel. This strike stems from long standing issues that have significantly impacted employee morale and working conditions. Senator Allen noted the concerns raised by the staff including […]
Kingston, Jamaica. October 21, 2024: Phillip Paulwell, Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, is condemning the brutal attack in which gunmen opened fire on a crowd during a football game in the Pleasant Heights community of Rockfort, East Kingston, on Monday evening. Mr Paulwell described the attack, which tragically claimed the lives […]
Kingston, Jamaica. October 19, 2024: The People’s National Party (PNP) extends its deepest sympathies following the passing of two esteemed cultural figures – Colonel Marcia Douglas, the revered leader of the Charles Town Maroons, and Tony Wilson, an iconic dancer and choreographer who left an enduring legacy in the arts. Colonel Marcia Douglas Dr. Deborah […]
Kingston, Jamaica. October 19, 2024: Opposition Spokesperson on Culture and the Creative Industries (CCI), Dr Deborah Hickling Gordon, is urging the government to make greater efforts to improve the ease of doing business for cultural and creative entrepreneurs. “Recent Economic Impact Assessments have shown that bars, lounges and nightspots in Jamaica contribute over 28 billion […]
Kingston, Jamaica, October 15, 2024: The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to take immediate action against the dangerous and escalating attacks on the media by his party member, Everald Warmington. During a recent speech at the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Area Council Two conference, Mr. Warmington once again targeted […]
Kingston, Jamaica. October 14, 2024: In light of recent reports from court staff and attorneys, Opposition Spokesperson on Justice Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, is again calling on the Government to address the deplorable conditions plaguing Jamaica’s court system. Concerns raised by attorneys and the ongoing protests by court clerks highlight the depth of the crisis within […]
Kingston, Jamaica. October 7, 2024: PNP Candidates Dr Kenneth Russell for Southeast St. Ann and Wavell Hinds for North Clarendon are calling on the authorities to take immediate action to repair the collapsed bridge in Pedro River, which links Clarendon and St. Ann. The bridge, which collapsed in August following a truck accident, has left […]
Kingston, Jamaica, September 30, 2024: Richard Azan, the Opposition Spokesperson on Road and Works, has voiced serious concerns regarding reports that contractors working with the National Works Agency (NWA) are facing long delays in payment, with some waiting over a year for their dues. “These contractors have fulfilled their commitments, yet they find themselves in […]
Time Come for Change in Jamaica!
