Mark Golding
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19675.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Mark Golding is a prominent Jamaican politician and the current Leader of the Opposition in Jamaica. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2012 and is a member of the People's National Party (PNP). Golding has a background in law and finance, having worked as a lawyer and investment banker before entering politics. He has been vocal on various issues, including economic management, social justice, and public welfare. Recently, he criticized the Jamaican government's 2025 Throne Speech, describing it as 'low-keyed and disappointing' and expressing concerns about its lack of substantive plans to address economic challenges and food insecurity in the country.
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding has not said Jamaica should not have entered the deal.
Holness: Public alarm over US deportee deal ‘almost ridiculous'; vows no dumping of undesirables on Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-22
Taking a similar posture as Opposition Leader Mark Golding did last week, Mitchell told The Sunday Gleaner that the two arrangements are fundamentally different in purpose and effect.
‘Apples versus grapes’ - Mitchell, Jackson says Phillips MOUS, current TCN pact are not the same; opposition spokesman expects Jamaica to withdraw from deal | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-21
Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s recommendation for the Jamaican Diaspora to be integrated into the country’s governance structure has been dismissed as 'farfetched'.
Golding’s Diaspora integration plan rebuffed as ‘farfetched’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-20
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has drawn a sharp distinction between the agreement signed by Dr Peter Phillips in 2004 and one inked just days ago by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang.
PNP draws sharp line on security vs migration deals | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-19
Mark Golding is the Opposition Leader who questioned Horace Chang about the legality of the TCN arrangements.
Chang tells Parliament: Deportee deal was a US request | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-19
Mark Golding threatened legal action if the FLA report was not tabled at the next sittings.
IC: FLA ‘manipulated’ database and dead man logged in ammo purchase; server crash wiped key evidence | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-03
Opposition Leader Mark Golding warned that unless the report was tabled at the next sittings of both Houses of Parliament, he would instruct King's Counsel Michael Hylton to initiate court proceedings.
FLA misses first shot at getting unpublished - IC report disclosed Court gives regulator permission to appeal | NewsJamaica· 2026-05-30
Opposition Leader Mark Golding warned that unless the report was tabled at the next sittings of both Houses of Parliament, he would instruct King's Counsel Michael Hylton to initiate court proceedings.
FLA loses bid to get copy of unpublished Integrity Commission report but gets permission to appeal | NewsJamaica· 2026-05-29Opposition Leader Mark Golding argued that more should be done nationally to honour Simpson Miller’s contribution to Jamaica.
‘It was always the intent’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-05-27
Mark Golding accepted the salary increase that Andrew Holness rejected.
Gordon Robinson | Needed: A good start | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-03-03
Mark Golding is the Opposition Leader who will contribute to the Budget Debate on March 17.
House to comb through expenditure, revenue measures | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-28
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has written to three of the country’s anti-corruption bodies requesting an investigation into the transport ministry’s procurement of 110 used school buses.
Jamaica Opposition Leader seeks probe into school bus deal
Guyana· 2026-02-24
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has written to three of the country’s anti-corruption bodies requesting an investigation into the transport ministry’s procurement of 110 used school buses.
Golding seeks probe into $1.4b school bus deal | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-24Opposition leader Mark Golding named Maureen Webber as one his party’s representatives on the body.
Editorial | Warmington on the ECJ | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-20
Mark Golding is the president of the People’s National Party who must ensure Dennis Gordon's presence is unwelcome at the PAC meetings.
Editorial | Dennis Gordon must recuse himself from PAC | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-17
Mark Golding stated that the chips must be allowed to fall where they will regarding the PAC hearings.
Editorial | Dennis Gordon must recuse from PAC | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-17Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding subsequently tabled a similar bill.
Lloyd Barnett | Impeachment – substantive defects in the legislative proposals | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-16
Mark Golding is the Opposition Leader and PNP President who responded to media queries regarding the audit report.
JACDEN says works with UHWI compliant; audit report does not blame it for procurement breaches | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11
The nominees of Opposition Leader Mark Golding are Dr Dayton Campbell and Maureen Webber.
JLP's Warmington appointed ECJ commissioner | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-05
Vaz pointed out that several Starlink devices had been distributed to councillors and Members of Parliament, including a request from Opposition Leader Mark Golding.
Vaz says 'no apologies' in rejecting auditor general’s 'uninformed' finding on Starlink purchases | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-04
Opposition Leader Mark Golding reiterated his concern over the bill’s allowance for the publication of intimate images.
Cyber Crimes Act amendments clear House | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-04
Mark Golding is the Opposition Leader who shared personal reflections on Ward's influence.
Massive Caribbean American farewell for Ambassador Curtis Ward | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-29
Opposition Leader Mark Golding expressed disappointment that the proposed statute did not fulsomely address challenges brought about by artificial intelligence (AI).
Severe sanctions coming for revenge porn, bank fraud | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-28Golding focused on the drafting of the amendments, questioning the clarity of the FID's mandate.
Janiel McEwan | The FID amendments: Independence won, but oversight lost in the shadows | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-27
Golding commended Miller-Bennett for her ‘Fix a Roof’ initiative, while criticizing the Government for its slow response.
Homeless Hanover family happy with new container home | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-27
Opposition Leader Mark Golding also read scripture at the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast.
Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-16
Opposition Leader Mark Golding expressed concerns about the Government's unclear position on jury trials.
Parliament weighs tripled juror stipend amid backlog crisis | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-14
Opposition Leader Mark Golding expressed sadness in learning of Ward’s death.
‘The diaspora has lost an important voice’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-13
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding spoke about the greatness of Jimmy Cliff.
Jimmy Cliff celebrated in musical tribute at National Indoor Centre | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-19
Opposition Leader Mark Golding paid tribute to Jimmy Cliff in person.
Jimmy Cliff: A celebration of life | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-12-18
