Kingston, Jamaica. August 26, 2024: The Shadow Minister of Transport and Mining, Mikael Phillips, MP, is expressing grave concern over the recent closure of the main runway at Sangster International Airport (SIA), noting that this is the second airport closure this year due to safety reasons. The Opposition is urging the Minister of Transport, Hon. […]
Kingston, Jamaica. August 26, 2024: The People’s National Party (PNP) extends its congratulations to Dr. Nigel Clarke on his appointment as Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), effective October 31, 2024. This prestigious role is a notable achievement for Jamaica on the global stage. This development raises significant concerns about the future […]
Kingston, Jamaica. August 19, 2024: Phillip Paulwell, Opposition Spokesperson on Energy and Climate Change, has urgently called on the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) to instruct the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to withdraw all recently issued bills. This request follows alarming increases in bills over the past month, raising concerns about the integrity of […]
Kingston, Jamaica. August 19, 2024: The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for the resignation of the board of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) and reiterating its demand for the Auditor General (AG) to investigate the increasing reports of mismanagement within the agency responsible for regulating Jamaica’s ganja and hemp industry. The call, made […]
Kingston, Jamaica. August 16, 2024: Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, is urging the Ministry of Health to be transparent and forthcoming about the state of healthcare in Jamaica. This call comes in light of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) ceasing transfers from all other hospitals and private health […]
Kingston, Jamaica. August 17, 2024: The People’s National Party proudly commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Opposition Spokesperson on Culture and Creative Industries, Dr. Deborah Hickling Gordon, underscores the relevance of Garvey’s teachings in today’s society. “As Jamaica and Jamaicans grapple with redefining our […]
Kingston, Jamaica. August 9, 2024: The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Auditor General to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into public complaints and concerns raised by staff members of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) regarding the alleged hiring practices within the agency. Opposition Spokesperson on Investment, Trade, and Global Logistics, Anthony […]
Kingston, Jamaica. July 31, 2024: Junior Shadow Spokesperson on Sports and the Creative Industries Dr Olivia Rose, has called on the Government to ensure a transparent and accountable process in the expenditure of the allocated funds for the proposed reconstruction of the National Stadium. In a statement today, Dr Rose welcomed the move by the […]
Kingston, Jamaica. July 31, 2024: The People’s National Party (PNP) is urging the Ministry of Finance to provide explicit guidelines on the eligibility criteria for duty-free relief on imports related to Hurricane Beryl recovery. Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, stated, “Following the announcement of duty-free relief, there has been a troubling lack of specificity […]
Kingston, Jamaica. July 29, 2024: Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, is calling on the Government to immediately address the deplorable conditions under which the Judiciary and court staff are currently operating. Recent reports have highlighted severe deficiencies in the St Andrew Parish Court in Half Way Tree and the St Catherine Parish Court […]
Time Come for Change in Jamaica!