Mark Golding welcomes court’s decision in the case to make Portmore a parish
Opposition leader Mark Golding says Jamaica is safe following an order by the court, in the Portmore Parish case. Story link: Mark Golding welcomes court’s decision in the case to make Portmore a parish
PNP banking on Stacey Knight to unseat Delroy Chuck in North East St Andrew
People’s National Party President Mark Golding is expressing confidence attorney-at-law Stacey Knight, the PNP’s standard bearer for North East St Andrew, will be able to triumph over long-standing Member of Parliament Delroy Chuck in the upcoming general election. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250331/pnp-banking-stacey-knight-unseat-delroy-chuck-north-east-st-andrew
PNP vows to continue legal challenge to Portmore parish law
People’s National Party President Mark Golding has made it clear that the opposition party will be continuing its court challenge to the constitutionality of the controversial Counties & Parishes Amendment Act, 2025 passed by Parliament to make Portmore the 15th parish. Story link: https://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/local/pnp-vows-to-continue-legal-challenge-to-portmore-parish-law
‘They’re not doing any work’: Spanish Town deputy mayor chides NSWMA
Deputy Mayor of Spanish Town, the People’s National Party’s Ralston Wilson is calling on the Government to address what he said is poor garbage collection by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in the old capital and other sections of St Catherine. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/31/theyre-not-work-spanish-town-deputy-mayor-chides-nswma/
Opposition calls on government to provide update on actions regarding new JPS licence
Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell is calling on the government to provide an update to the country on the progress regarding the new Jamaica Public Service (JPS) license. Story link: Opposition calls on government to provide update on actions regarding new JPS licence
PNP extends condolences to Usain Bolt on passing of his father
The People’s National Party (PNP) is expressing profound sadness at the passing of Wellesley Bolt, the father of Jamaica’s beloved sprint legend, Usain Bolt. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250331/pnp-extends-condolences-usain-bolt-passing-his-father
Govt’s budget prioritises debt reduction – Senator Golding
Government Senator Sherene Golding Campbell says the Budget as presented by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government during the just-concluded Budget Debate focuses on debt reduction that “prioritises Jamaica” Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/30/govts-budget-prioritises-debt-reduction-senator-golding/
‘Win for people of Portmore’ Opposition and Government both claim victory following court’s halting of Portmore parish law
Both the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) and the Government have claimed victory following the ruling, as the political and legal conflict deepens over the creation of Portmore as Jamaica’s 15th parish Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250329/win-people-portmore
Gov’t, PNP claim ‘victory’ in latest round of Portmore parish law saga
The Supreme Court has not extended an injunction that blocked enforcement of the Portmore parish law after the Government’s “unequivocal undertaking” not to bring the law into operation until certain constitutional requirements are “complied with. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250328/govt-pnp-claim-victory-latest-round-portmore-parish-law-saga
PNP intends to strengthen agricultural sector, says Campbell
Dr Dayton Campbell, the opposition spokesman on agriculture, fisheries, and rural development, says small farmers will greatly benefit, should the People’s National Party (PNP) form the next government, as the party is committed to strengthening the local agriculture sector while protecting farmers. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250328/pnp-intends-strengthen-agricultural-sector-says-campbell