Mikael Phillips
Mikael Phillips is a Jamaican politician and the opposition spokesman on transport and mining for the People's National Party (PNP). He has been vocal about the government's management of public transportation, particularly criticizing the deployment of Jamaica Urban Transport Company (JUTC) buses to rural areas without adequate planning. Phillips advocates for a more organized public transport system to alleviate commuter burdens and has expressed concerns over government policies that he believes could lead to chaos in the transport sector.
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Mikael Phillips was a guest at the wedding of Melissa and Jolyan Silvera.
PRAYING FOR JUSTICE | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2026-02-06
Member of Parliament for North Western Manchester, Mikael Phillips, was present at the ceremony.
Delightful KSAMC Christmas tree-lighting ceremony | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-13
Mikael Phillips is a member of parliament for Northwest Manchester and was nominated for a vice president post.
Golding set to remain as PNP president | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-26
Mikael Phillips was fined for submitting documents late to the Integrity Commission.
Michael Abrahams| Disrespecting our checks and balances | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-27
Mikael Phillips is seeking a fourth term as the candidate in Manchester North West.
PNP Rally | Comrades told to make no errors ahead of September 3 election | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-25
Mikael Phillips is the incumbent MP for Manchester North Western and is seeking a fourth term.
‘Pleasure of a lifetime’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-18
Mikael Phillips is the incumbent MP for Manchester North Western and the son of Peter Phillips.
The good and bad of political dynasties | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-18
Mikael Phillips, the two-term MP for Manchester North Western, echoed concerns about the long-term damage to local communities caused by mining.
MINING FREE-FOR-ALL | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-27
The Gleaner requests transport policies from Mr. Vaz and his opposition shadow, Mikael Phillips.
Editorial | Transport policies needed | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-26
Mikael Phillips, opposition spokesperson on transport, expresses support for the rural school bus system but criticizes the government's implementation.
Rural bus service hailed as 'win win' for all as Vaz defends fleet of 110 used buses | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-09
Mikael Phillips is the PNP’s veteran on the ground, first elected in 2011.
PNP plans to take it all in Manchester | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-08
Mikael Phillips is the sitting member of parliament for Manchester North Western and is seeking re-election.
Campbell predicts PNP return, says mood mirrors 2011 election victory | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-17
Mikael Phillips has criticised Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’s recent ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Morant Bay Urban Centre.
Phillips slams ribbon-cutting at Morant Bay UC as ‘premature’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-27
Mikael Phillips is a member of parliament for Manchester North Western and opposition spokesman of transport and mining.
Mikael Phillips | Whither JUTC and efficient and safe public transport | In FocusJamaica· 2025-04-20Phillips on Friday blasted the government for pulling the buses off the routes.
Vaz says JUTC buses not being pulled from 23 routes | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-15
Mikael Phillips is the Opposition spokesman on transport who criticizes the JUTC's decision to abandon routes.
JUTC route cuts a breach of its licence - Phillips | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-11
Chin is the brother of Member of Parliament Mikael Phillips.
Robert Chin spared prison time for cocaine charges | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-04
Opposition Spokesman on Transport Mikael Phillips has criticised the transport ministry for their lack of a national plan to address parking issues.
Vaz pushing ahead with ‘new transport vision’ for Jamaica | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-06
Mikael Phillips is a member of the PNP shadow cabinet and received a grade of A for his performance.
Grading PNP’s shadow cabinet | LettersJamaica· 2025-03-01
Mikael Phillips, the opposition spokesman on transport and mining, has criticised the steps being taken by the ruling Government regarding the deployment of JUTC resources.
Phillips slams Government’s JUTC deployment of buses | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-27