#BudgetDebate2025: PNP files lawsuit to prevent Portmore becoming parish
The Opposition party had threatened legal action while the bill to give parish status to Portmore was debated in the Parliament. On Tuesday, Opposition Leader and PNP President, Mark Golding disclosed that legal action has been initiated. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/18/budgetdebate2025-pnp-files-lawsuit-prevent-portmore-becoming-parish/
PNP to establish National Disability Fund – Golding
A National Disability Fund with specific allocations from the Consolidated Fund dedicated to financing initiatives to empower persons with disabilities, will be established if the People’s National Party (PNP) forms the Government after the upcoming general election. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/18/pnp-establish-national-disability-fund-golding/
PNP promises $1-billion boost for creative industry
Opposition Spokesperson on Finance Julian Robinson says a $1-billion fund will be established for Jamaica’s creative industry to drive growth and export talent. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250315/pnp-promises-1-billion-boost-creative-industry
PNP reiterates that Jamaica is experiencing an economic recession despite contrary claims by government
The opposition People’s National Party has reiterated that Jamaica is experiencing an economic recession, despite claims to the contrary by the governing Jamaica Labour Party. Story link: PNP reiterates that Jamaica is experiencing an economic recession despite contrary claims by government
Robinson proposes competitive bidding for banks under PNP government
Robinson pointed out that the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) key policy interest rate which influences the interest rates charged by commercial banks on loans and credit facilities has been on a downward trend. He cited that since August 2024, the central bank has consecutively lowered its rate by a total of 100 basis points or […]
#BudgetDebate2025: PNP to exempt MSMEs from corporate income tax for three years – Robinson
If the People’s National Party (PNP) is returned to Government after the next general election, Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) would be exempted from paying corporate income tax for three years. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/13/budgetdebate2025-pnp-exempt-msmes-corporate-income-tax-three-years-robinson/
PNP gov’t will give graduates longer student loan repayment grace period, says Robinson
Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, who made the announcement, said this is to give graduates more time to secure employment before their payment obligations begin. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250313/pnp-govt-will-give-graduates-longer-student-loan-repayment-grace-period-says
PNP renews call for full audit of funds spent on rehabilitating CRH
Dr Alfred Dawes is again echoing a call by the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) for a full audit of the J$25 billion the Government says has been spent on the rehabilitation of the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St James. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250313/pnp-renews-call-full-audit-funds-spent-rehabilitating-crh
Robinson says PNP gov’t will cap water bills for seniors
Jamaicans aged 65 and older will have their water bills capped at a flat rate if the People’s National Party (PNP) forms the next government. “That is, it will prevent situations where consumers, knowing their bill is capped, might engage in excessive or wasteful water usage,” he explained. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250313/robinson-says-pnp-govt-will-cap-water-bills-seniors
Finance spokesman Robinson outlines PNP proposals for addressing cost of living concerns
The next People’s National Party administration will implement changes to the repayment system for student loans, as part of efforts to address cost of living concerns. Story link: Finance spokesman Robinson outlines PNP proposals for addressing cost of living concerns