PNP files lawsuit to prevent Portmore becoming a parish – Golding
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has followed through on its threat to take legal action to prevent the Government from pushing ahead with making Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish. Story link: https://www.loopnews.com/content/pnp-files-lawsuit-to-prevent-portmore-becoming-a-parish-golding/
Future PNP Gov’t will incorporate AI technology into road maintenance, says Golding
A strategic, 10-year national road maintenance and rehabilitation plan that incorporates the use of AI technology will be used to tackle the problem of Jamaica’s bad roads under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/19/future-pnp-govt-will-incorporate-ai-technology-road-maintenance-says-golding/
#BudgetDebate2025: Golding repeats claim that fiscal discipline is a ‘PNP baby
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has reiterated that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government cannot claim paternity for the fiscal discipline the country now enjoys and which has resulted in the debt-to-GDP ratio set to fall below 70 per cent at the end of this month. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/18/budgetdebate2025-golding-repeats-claim-fiscal-discipline-pnp-baby/
Miss Lou and Bob Marley will be made National Heroes under PNP – Golding
Golding, the Opposition Leader, said making Marley and Bennett-Cloverley national heroes “will be a priority action when we form the government”. Story link: https://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20250318/miss-lou-and-bob-marley-will-be-made-national-heroes-under-pnp-golding
#BudgetDebate2025: Golding hits back at ‘run with it’ talk, accuses JLP of ‘emptying the cupboard’
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has sought to explain the context in which former Finance Minister Dr Omar Davies used the term “run with it” which the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has constantly used to accuse the People’s National Party (PNP) of being reckless with the country’s resources. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/18/budgetdebate2025-golding-hits-back-run-talk-accuses-jlp-emptying-cupboard/
Golding promises reduced student loan debt, improved vehicle concessions for teachers under PNP gov’t
Golding, the Opposition Leader, said teachers will also benefit from “enhanced access” to National Housing Trust (NHT) loans and will be given priority in housing allocations in NHT-funded schemes. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250318/golding-promises-reduced-student-loan-debt-improved-vehicle-concessions
PNP gov’t will make Bob Marley and Miss Lou National Heroes
Golding, the Opposition Leader, said making Marley and Bennett-Cloverley national heroes “will be a priority action when we form the government”. Story link: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250318/pnp-govt-will-make-bob-marley-and-miss-lou-national-heroes
PNP gov’t will help teachers with student loan debt, motor vehicle concessions – Golding
Golding, the Opposition Leader, said teachers will also benefit from “enhanced access” to National Housing Trust (NHT) loans and will be given priority in housing allocations in NHT-funded schemes. Story link: https://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20250318/pnp-gov%E2%80%99t-will-help-teachers-student-loan-debt-motor-vehicle-concessions-%E2%80%93
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/
#BudgetDebate2025: Future PNP Gov’t to facilitate ethics campaign, says Golding
A future People’s National Party (PNP) Government would facilitate an “ethical society for national development” campaign. Story link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/18/budgetdebate2025-future-pnp-govt-facilitate-ethics-campaign-says-golding/