Mark Golding
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19676.0Global 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 Golding also addressed the experiences of Jamaican policyholders after Hurricane Melissa.
Cedric E. Stephens | Hurricane Melissa and the ‘endurance economy’ – The recovery we are enduring | BusinessJamaica· 2026-09-25
Opposition Leader Mark Golding urged the Government to introduce an amendment to the Environment Levy Act to validate and indemnify public officials who collected the revenues.
‘You are playing with fire’ - Golding suggests retro levy bill leaves loophole for legal claims, Gov’t dismisses concerns | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23
Opposition Leader Mark Golding said he made two attempts to have the bill officially tabled in Parliament but asserted he was blocked from doing so by the Speaker of the House.
Not True: House Speaker says Golding was not blocked from tabling Crown Lands bill | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23
Opposition Leader Mark Golding is maintaining that he was barred by House Speaker Juliet Holness from bringing a private member’s bill to adjust the law on Crown lands.
Golding pushes back at House Speaker over Crown Lands bill | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23Opposition Leader Mark Golding has promised a 'liveable wage' and tax relief for Jamaican workers.
Opposition leader promises tax relief for workers | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-22Mark Golding asserted that Jamaica’s roads are the worst they have been in his lifetime.
Morgan dismisses Golding’s road criticism as ‘political exaggeration’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-22
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has unveiled a five-point recovery strategy for western Jamaica, accusing the Government of failing thousands of residents still struggling to rebuild their homes.
Recovery pitch - Golding shares five-point strategy to accelerate renewal in ‘abandoned’ west | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says western Jamaica must get a bigger share of the wealth generated by tourism.
Golding: More tourism dollars must stay in Ja | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21Opposition Leader Mark Golding has unveiled a five-point recovery strategy for western Jamaica.
Recovery pitch | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2026-09-21Mark Golding, the PNP President, criticized the Government for failing to plan for the new school year.
PNP: Gov’t failed to plan for school reopening - Opposition cites safety, deadline concerns as repairs lag | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-15
Opposition Leader Mark Golding makes a stylish statement.
Something Extra | Monday | LifestyleJamaica· 2026-08-10
Mark Golding is the Leader of the Opposition in Jamaica.
Addressing the crime conundrum | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-08
Opposition Leader Mark Golding was present at the event.
A grand celebration of Jamaica 64 | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-08-08
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding reflected on Jamaica's achievements since Independence and called for a fair and just society.
Leaders call for unity, resilience, and nation-building as Jamaica marks 64 years | NewsJamaica· 2026-08-06Mark Golding is considered more likely to carry PNP to Jamaica House compared to Damion Crawford.
Gordon Robinson | The essence of agitation | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-28
Mark Golding addressed the controversy regarding the PNP's internal discussions.
Michael Abrahams | The PNP’s ball game of politics | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-28
Mark Golding is the Opposition Leader who has been criticized for his response to a leaked recording.
JLP criticises Golding over response to leaked PNP recording | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-27
Mark Golding, the PNP President, addressed the matter of the leaked recordings at the NEC meeting.
PNP breaks silence on leaked audio | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-27Mark Golding, the current leader of the People's National Party, promised to reinstate financial transparency but hasn’t followed through on the pledge.
Editorial | Transparency in political financing | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-21Mark Golding is the PNP President who praised Dean Peart's dedication to his constituents.
LOUD LIFE, QUIET GOODBYE - Tributes pour in for straight-talking former minister and MP | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-13
Mark Golding, the president of the People’s National Party, paid tribute to Dean Peart for his contributions.
Former PNP MP and Cabinet Minister Dean Peart has died, Golding pays tribute | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-12
Mark Golding, the Opposition Leader, discussed Dwayne Vaz's decision to step down.
Dwayne Vaz steps down from PNP shadow cabinet | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-12
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding noted that Jamaica and the world have lost a giant of track and field.
Golden legacy - Jamaica track and field mourn visionary coach Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-06
Mark Golding is the leader of Jamaica’s principal opposition party, the People’s National Party.
College fund's $20m financed housing linked to drug suspect
Bahamas· 2026-07-02
Opposition Leader Mark Golding urged wider public support for civil society groups.
‘Crisis of confidence’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-01
Opposition Leader Mark Golding urged wider public support for civil society groups.
‘Crisis of confidence’ - Yellow wave sweeps Cross Roads as hundreds demand greater transparency, accountability in governance | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-01Opposition 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
