PNP proposes law to address ‘abusive’ contract employment
A proposal to pass comprehensive legislation to eliminate abusive contractual arrangements which deny workers their basic employment rights has resonated with President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) St Patrice Ennis. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250319/pnp-proposes-law-address-abusive-contract-employment
PNP seeks Supreme Court block on Portmore parish law
People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for St Catherine Southern Fitz Jackson filed the document on March 17, 2025, in support of claims brought by him, Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas, and councillors Claude Hamilton and Vanrick Preddie. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250320/pnp-seeks-supreme-court-block-portmore-parish-law
PNP hails court injunction blocking Portmore parish move
The People’s National Party (PNP) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to issue an interim injunction preventing the Government from designating Portmore as Jamaica’s 15th parish. Story link: PNP hails court injunction blocking Portmore parish move
Golding proves UK citizenship renunciation
In a bid to finally put to rest the ongoing debate about his citizenship status, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has disclosed documents from the United Kingdom Home Office confirming his renunciation as a citizen of that country. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250322/golding-proves-uk-citizenship-renunciation
PNP welcomes Supreme Court’s injunction against Portmore becoming parish
The People’s National Party (PNP) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant an interim injunction on the Government’s move to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/21/pnp-welcomes-supreme-courts-injunction-portmore-becoming-parish/
Jamaica Charity for the Disabled welcomes Golding’s plan to establish disability fund under PNP gov’t
The Jamaica Charity for the Homeless and Disabled has welcomed Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s announcement that if his party forms the next government, he will establish a National Disability Fund. Story link: Jamaica Charity for the Disabled welcomes Golding’s plan to establish disability fund under PNP gov’t
PNP to strengthen Integrity Commission if it forms the next government
If the People’s National Party forms the next government, it intends to strengthen the work of the Integrity Commission, by implementing laws for unexplained wealth orders, among other things. Story link: PNP to strengthen Integrity Commission if it forms the next government
‘Change champion’ Golding says Opposition ready to govern with fresh ideas
Golding, who will contest the next general election as PNP president for the first time, made a slew of promises in his three-hour-long presentation which featured affordable housing, improvements in education, security, renewable energy, social transformation, constitutional reform, and the creation of an ethical society for national development. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/19/change-champion/
Golding raps Holness for pushing talk that PNP must never return to power
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has taken Prime Minister Andrew Holness to task for recent statement that the People’s National Party (PNP) must never be allowed to return to power in Jamaica. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/19/golding-raps-holness-pushing-talk-pnp-must-never-return-power/
PNP sues Jamaican government over Portmore parish legislation
The People’s National Party (PNP) has taken legal action against the Government’s decision to designate Portmore as Jamaica’s 15th parish, filing a lawsuit in the Constitutional Court on Monday. Story link: PNP sues Jamaican government over Portmore parish legislation