Mark Golding
A TOXIC COCKTAIL...BITTER MEDICINE
A toxic cocktail! That is how Opposition leader Mark Golding has described the budget presented by the Andrew Holness administration. He made the comment while making his contribution to the 2026/27 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday March 17, 2026.
NEWS
News
March 18, 2026
SUPER LOTTO JACKPOT OF $194.4 MILLION HIT IN MANCHESTER, JAMAICA
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) has announced that the first Super Lotto jackpot winner of 2026 has emerged from Manchester, Jamaica. A $200 Split Bet ticket, purchased at Charles Off Betting in the parish, matched all five winning numbers plus the Super Ball from the Tuesday,…
Golding repeats call for body-worn cameras
Mar 18, 2026
By Andrew Clunis Opposition Leader Mark Golding has reiterated the call for the country’s police officers to wear body worn cameras while…
Hands off the NHT!
Mar 18, 2026
By Andrew Clunis Opposition Leader Mark Golding has strongly criticised the government for continuing to draw down funds from the National…
A toxic cocktail…Opposition Leader describes budget as bitter medicine
Mar 17, 2026
By Andrew Clunis A toxic cocktail! That is how Opposition leader Mark Golding has described the budget presented by the Andrew Holness…
Charles Jr clarifies ROOFS programme as aid for owner-occupied homes
Mar 11, 2026
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, says the government’s Restoration of Owner and Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS)…
BUSINESS
Business
March 18, 2026
As Kintyre Holdings (JA) continues its expansion drive, the Tyrone Wilson-led holding company has gobbled up another local company.
Mar 18, 2026
By Andrew Clunis Opposition Leader Mark Golding is proposing the establishment of a $1 billion fund to help young people start…
Mar 17, 2026
Dolla Financial Services Limited (“Dolla”), a prominent provider of innovative lending solutions, is happy to announce that its Board of…
Mar 09, 2026
Scotia Group reports net income of $4.1 billion for the quarter ended January 31, 2026.
Feb 24, 2026
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will participate in a Technical…
POLITICS
Politics
February 25, 2026
Fitz Jackson Condemns Remarks by National Security Minister
Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson, has condemned the recent remarks by the Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang describing Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) as “living off blood money,” characterising the statement as unfortunate, reckless,…
Mia Mottley leads BLP to third parliamentary clean sweep in Barbados election
Feb 12, 2026
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has made regional political history, becoming the second Caribbean leader to win every seat in a…
Everald Warmington appointed commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica
Feb 05, 2026
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament Everald Warmington has been appointed as a commissioner on the Electoral Commission of…
PNP Women’s Movement confident party will probe sex harassment claims by Councillor Chang
Jan 27, 2026
The People’s National Party Women’s Movement (PNP WM) president notes with concern the allegations of sexual harassment made by Councillor…
Get it together Electoral Commission
Sep 05, 2025
By Andrew Clunis It is over and done. Jamaica’s most highly anticipated elections have come to a close and the JLP won the well clamoured…
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health & Wellness
March 18, 2026
Introduce National Health Insurance Scheme - Golding
By Andrew Clunis Opposition Leader Mark Golding has urged the government to introduce a National Health Insurance Scheme to help the most vulnerable Jamaicans.
Ministry Outlines HR Surge Plan to Minimize Service Disruption
Mar 10, 2026
The Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, CD, MP has reaffirmed…
Over 190,000 Jamaican women access NHFCard benefits as NHF promotes cancer screening for International Women’s Day
Mar 09, 2026
As Jamaica observes International Women's Day, the National Health Fund (NHF) is…
Global patient safety and wellbeing initiative seeks projects in Jamaica
Feb 26, 2026
Healthcare practitioners, providers, and researchers across Jamaica are being invited to…
Health Ministry Protecting Seniors, Empowering Caregivers
Feb 26, 2026
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is strengthening its national response to the needs of…
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Travel
January 30, 2026
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett elected to chair new CTO committee
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has elected Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund ‘Ed’ Bartlett, to chair its new supply-side committee.
UN Tourism names Jamaica as Tourism Resilience Hub of the world
Jan 27, 2026
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has named Jamaica as the Tourism Resilience Hub of the world, a global…
Jamaica cops Best Tourist Board at Globe Travel Awards 2026
Jan 23, 2026
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has won the Best Tourist Board at the just-concluded Globe Travel Awards 2026, held at the JW Marriott…
Tourism Minister Welcomes International Recognition for Local Hotels
Oct 10, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has commended the three local properties that have been ranked among the top-10 hotels in the…
Government to launch first Gastronomy Academy as tourism sector expands
Jun 19, 2025
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced that the government will launch Jamaica’s first Gastronomy Academy next week, signalling…
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment
March 18, 2026
Make Bob Marley and Miss Lou National Hero and Heroine
By Andrew Clunis Opposition Leader Mark Golding has repeated the call for Bob Marley and Miss Lou to be made National Hero and Heroine respectively. He was making his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday March 17, 2026. He said:…
Plie for the Arts
Mar 07, 2026
Plié for the Arts celebrated its 10th Anniversary with the "Women of Vision" event on February 27, 2026, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in…
Courvoisier Masterclass and Exclusive Corporate Mingle Elevate Spirits in Kingston
Mar 06, 2026
Kingston’s hospitality and corporate leaders gathered at TwentythreeJWN for an exclusive, invite-only Courvoisier Masterclass, led by…
The rush is on as JCDC begins to accept entries for Festival Queen, Festival Song and Gospel Star Competitions for 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Early submissions are already signalling positive momentum as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry…
2026 Reggae Gold Awardees and Hall of Fame Inductee named
Feb 13, 2026
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, today revealed fifteen Reggae Gold awardees and…
SPORT
Sport
March 07, 2026
Equestrian Federation of Jamaica Begins Constitution Reform with Support from JOA President Christopher Samuda
The Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ), led by President Heidi Lalor, has launched a major governance reform process aimed at modernising the federation’s constitution and aligning it with international standards.
International Grants Boost Jamaican Equestrian Sport and Support Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Feb 19, 2026
The Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ) has received significant international grant funding totalling US$65,000, reinforcing the…
CPL to return to Jamaica in the summer
Feb 13, 2026
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that “the Caribbean Premier League,…
Prestigious Diamond Mile to be Reintroduced as SVREL and JRC Join Forces for 2026 Racing Season
Feb 12, 2026
Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), operators of Caymanas Park, has announced a new partnership with the Jamaica…
Jamaica’s Under-17 Reggae Boyz qualify for FIFA World Cup with 3-1 beating of Canada
Feb 11, 2026
Jamaica’s Under-17 Reggae Boyz qualified for the FIFA World Cup after beating Canada 3-1 in their CONCACAF Championship today in Costa…
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