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Opposition Leader Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17, 2026.
March 17, 2026

Golding attacks tax package, says scrap GCT on bottled water to promote healthy choices

Opposition Leader Mark Golding has urged the Government to remove General Consumption Tax (GCT) from bottled water, arguing that the move would encourage healthier consumption more than proposed tax…
Old tyres that have washed into the a section of the backyard of May Harris, a retired public servant who lives in Rio Grande valley of eastern Portland. 
March 17, 2026

Port Antonio mayor threatens legal action over dumping in Rio Grande Valley

Mayor of Port Antonio Paul Thompson is threatening legal action against persons or entities who dump garbage in streams in the Rio Grande Valley of eastern Portland. Thompson said he has received…
Senegal supporters protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco on January 18, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. (AP Photo/Youssef Loulidi, File)
March 17, 2026

Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title after appeal overturns Senegal win

(AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African…
Opposition Leader Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17, 2026.
March 17, 2026

Jamaica should seek compensation from top polluters for Hurricane Melissa, says Golding

Opposition Leader Mark Golding has suggested that Jamaica assemble a team of its most experienced legal experts to prepare a brief on the prospects of recovering compensation for the massive loss and…
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
March 17, 2026

Golding criticises gov’t's ‘lethargic’ legislative agenda

Mark Golding, Opposition leader, has castigated the Government over its lethargic and inefficient approach to passing strategic laws for the benefit of the country. In his contribution to the…
The Rodney Memorial Building in Spanish Town, which houses the court’s administrative operations, sustained major water damage.
March 17, 2026

St Catherine brothers who claimed provocation in man’s killing lose bid to overturn murder convictions

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by two brothers, upholding their 2011 murder convictions and ruling that the trial judge correctly excluded manslaughter and provocation from the jury. …
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
March 17, 2026

Golding says tougher measures needed for good governance

Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for stronger support for anti-corruption measures and institutions aimed at promoting good governance and moral values in Jamaica. Golding said the…
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
March 17, 2026

‘Shameful deception’: Golding slams PM for accepting pay increase

Opposition leader Mark Golding has described as a “shameful deception” the recent announcement that Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will, in fact, be receiving his $28.6 million salary, after…
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding contributing to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
March 17, 2026

Economy not delivering for the people, says Golding

While noting that Jamaica’s public debt has declined and murders are down, Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the government has failed to translate those gains into meaningful economic growth.