
Fitz Jackson
Fitz Jackson is a Jamaican politician and member of the People's National Party (PNP), currently serving as the opposition spokesman on Portmore affairs. He has been vocal in opposing the government's move to establish Portmore as the nation's 15th parish, labeling it an attempt at political manipulation aimed at solidifying control by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).
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Opposition spokesman on national security Fitz Jackson has also criticised the arrangement, saying comparisons with the Phillips-era MOU are misleading.
‘Apples versus grapes’ - Mitchell, Jackson says Phillips MOUS, current TCN pact are not the same; opposition spokesman expects Jamaica to withdraw from deal | NewsFitz Jackson criticized the Government for not informing the Opposition or the public about the arrangement.
Off the mark - US Embassy diplomatic note names Cabinet minister as originator of third-country nationals proposal | NewsOpposition Spokesman on National Security Fitz Jackson argued that crime-fighting efforts must not come at the expense of transparency and accountability.
‘Taking us for fools!’ | NewsFitz Jackson is an Opposition MP who pressed the minister to disclose the specific issues that proved contentious in negotiations.
US did not influence Jamaica's decision to end Cuban medical programme, says Johnson Smith | NewsOpposition Spokesman Fitz Jackson has called for a formal retraction of Dr Chang's remarks.
JLP youth arm urges Chang to stand firm amid ‘blood money’ backlash | NewsFitz Jackson has condemned recent remarks by Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang describing the human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) as 'living off blood money.'
‘Reckless and unbecoming’ …Opposition condemns Chang’s ‘blood money’ remark about JFJ | News
He was responding to questions from Member of Parliament for St Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson, during a tour of the facility.
Tufton defends hip-roof design for Portmore Health Centre expansion | NewsOpposition lawmaker Fitz Jackson criticized the current government's strategies compared to past policies.
‘Tide shift’ | Lead StoriesFitz Jackson expressed outrage over the attack on the police officers.
Jamaicans shocked at brazen attack which left two cops deadFitz Jackson expressed outrage over the attack on the police officers.
‘THEY NEVER STOOD A CHANCE’ | Lead StoriesOpposition Spokesman Fitz Jackson described the incident as a dark day for the people of Commodore.
Five murdered in Jamaica mass shootingOpposition Spokesman Fitz Jackson described the incident as a dark day for the people of Commodore.
‘ACT OF TERROR’ | Lead StoriesThe PNP’s Fitz Jackson has made St Catherine South his fortress, ratcheting up a series of wins at the polls.
Mixed results for political parties in Portmore | NewsFitz Jackson sought fair treatment for bank consumers.
Cedric Stephens | Financial regulation at a crossroads | BusinessFitz Jackson is a seven-time member of parliament and has been involved in various leadership roles in Jamaica.
Fitz Jackson wears seven stars among political generals of the House | Lead StoriesMP Fitz Jackson sustained his advocacy to compel the Bank of Nova Scotia to abandon demanding cash payments.
Trevor Munroe | Stop ‘backsliding’: Strengthen democratic governance | CommentaryFitz Jackson, opposition spokesman on Portmore affairs, has once again criticised the Government’s decision to pass legislation to pave the way to declare Portmore as Jamaica’s 15th parish.
Jackson: PNP to present structured approach to parish reform after Portmore lawsuit | Lead Stories
Opposition lawmaker Fitz Jackson welcomed the 30 per cent decline in murders in 2024, calling it a much-needed shift after eight years of rising violence.
Chang declares crime tide turning as murders dip 37% | Lead StoriesOpposition member Fitz Jackson questioned the legal implications of the gazetted Portmore parish.
No definitive date for Portmore parish boundary realignment completion | Lead StoriesFitz Jackson sharply responded to Warmington's suggestion regarding the boundary shift.
‘Improper’ | Lead Stories | Jamaica GleanerFitz Jackson is a Member of Parliament from South St Catherine.
What the attorney general did not say | Letters
Fitz Jackson sharply responded to Warmington's suggestion during the committee meeting.
REJECTED | Lead Stories | Jamaica GleanerFitz Jackson, the PNP’s spokesman on Portmore Affairs and one of the claimants in the case, hailed the court’s order as a victory for justice and accountability.
‘Win for people of Portmore’ | Lead StoriesPortmore’s Member of Parliament Fitz Jackson filed a lawsuit arguing against the enforcement of the law.
Gov’t, PNP claim 'victory' in latest round of Portmore parish law saga | NewsMP Jackson said Friday's order requiring compliance with the Constitution represents a block to the attempted gerrymandering of the constituency boundaries of Portmore by the JLP Government ahead of the general elections due in six months.
Gov’t, PNP claim victory as court lifts Portmore parish law injunction | NewsThe legal challenge lists the claimants as Portmore’s Member of Parliament Fitz Jackson.
Gov't asserts 'no intention' to enforce Portmore parish law before boundary changes | NewsFitz Jackson explained that the ruling by Chief Justice Bryan Sykes prevents the minister of local government and community development from naming an effective date for the law.
‘Important step in upholding the Constitution’ | Lead StoriesThe claimants are St Catherine Southern Member of Parliament Fitz Jackson.
Supreme Court blocks Portmore parish law from taking effect | NewsFitz Jackson filed an affidavit of urgency asking the Supreme Court to temporarily block the enactment of the law passed to establish Portmore as a parish.
PNP seeks Supreme Court block on Portmore parish law | Lead StoriesFitz Jackson is a Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Southern who questioned Floyd Green about the export of tilapia.
Jamaica’s first freshwater fish agro park to be established in Clarendon - Green | News





































































