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 […]
Montego Bay, Jamaica. July 26, 2024: The Opposition People’s National Party is vehemently opposed to the recent appointment of Lionel Myrie as Deputy Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). This decision, despite serious allegations against Mr. Myrie related to the Petrojam scandal, raises significant concerns about the Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, […]
Kingston, Jamaica. July 26, 2024: For a country like Jamaica, which is a Small Island Developing State, we must accelerate our efforts to protect and restore our mangrove ecosystems. Our mangroves are a critical part of our natural environment and require our focused attention. Their importance cannot be overstated, including the role they play in […]
Kingston, Jamaica. July 16, 2024: Shadow Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Dr. Deborah Hickling Gordon, hails the ruling of the Court of Appeal on July 15, 2024, that Kensington Primary School in St Catherine had breached the constitutional rights of a female student who was denied access in 2018 after her family refused to trim […]
Kingston, Jamaica. July 2, 2024: Shadow Minister of Local Government, Mrs. Natalie Neita Garvey is urging swift removal of uncollected garbage in several communities, which poses a clear and present danger to the communities in the wake of expected flood rains and wind from Hurricane Beryl. Consequently, she is calling for an urgent implementation of […]
Time Come for Change in Jamaica!
