Mark Golding
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19675.6Global 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 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
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
