Mark J. Golding
@MarkJGolding • 15,111 subscribers
President of the PNP, Leader of the Opposition, MP for St. Andrew South, Proud Jamaican 🇯🇲, husband and father
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Today, I visited Westmoreland to see the devastation from Hurricane Melissa and got a 1st hand look at Darliston, Whitehouse, Friendship, and Grange Hill. MPs Ian Hayles and Dr. Dr Dayton Campbell joined me as we made a stop in each of their constituencies to speak with residents and see how best we can assist in the shortest amount of time. I pledge my continued support for affected families and a unified recovery effort. We all have to come together in the effort to rebuild our country. 🇯🇲
Mark J. Golding70,540 görüntüleme • 9 ay önce
I Asked Dr. Chang This Question. He Had No Answer. Yesterday I asked Dr. Chang a simple question: Was he aware that a US federal court in Massachusetts has already ruled that these TCN arrangements are unlawful? And that the US government is now appealing that ruling to the Supreme Court? Silence. No answer. Jamaicans deserve clarity on deals that affect our sovereignty, our security, and our reputation. If the US courts have questions about legality, why doesn’t the government? We cannot outsource Jamaica’s decision-making. We cannot gamble with agreements the courts are calling into question. The people deserve answers, not avoidance. #TCN #Accountability #Transparency #GoodGovernance
Mark J. Golding14,651 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
We’re tackling the housing crisis with bold, practical plans to help young people and informal workers become homeowners: - $1 Billion Young Owners Deposit Fund Young people under 35 who’ve contributed to the NHT for 2+ years will be eligible for a $500,000 grant toward their house deposit. - NHT Rent-to-Own for the Informal Sector Persons earning in the informal economy can rent NHT homes while building equity toward ownership. - A portion of rent (50-75%) will go toward the deposit - Once accumulated, they can access a mortgage to buy the home We’re removing the barriers and opening the doors to homeownership. It’s time for real solutions. It’s time to build a Jamaica that is accessible to everyone - not just a few. #TimeCome #ChampioningChange
Mark J. Golding80,362 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Digital Currency must be an option not a mandate. Right now there was billions spent on new bank notes that can’t even be used in ATM’s. We need a #NewDirection where plans are properly thought out and implemented instead of photo opportunities. #TimeCome
Mark J. Golding181,797 görüntüleme • 3 yıl önce
No Jamaican should be locked out of their own shores. Our beaches are not just for tourists, they’re for our families, our fisherfolk, our communities. The next PNP government will stand up for public beach access and protect what rightfully belongs to the people. #PeopleTimeCome #Championingchange
Mark J. Golding57,176 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Good Morning, Jamaica. I want to speak directly to every Jamaican here at home and across the diaspora who has opened their hearts, their homes, and their hands over the past three weeks. From the volunteers who cleared debris, to the farmers who have begun replanting so we can eat, the doctors and nurses who gave their time, the churches, our local suppliers and distributors, NGOs, and Jamaican citizens famous and not who donated food, water, and supplies your generosity has been the lifeline of our early recovery. To our Jamaicans abroad, thank you for the funds, the medical kits, the relief supplies, the barrels and the prayers that have crossed the Caribbean Sea to reach us. Your support has shown the world the true meaning of ‘One Love, One Heart.’ The spirit of unity we’ve witnessed is not just appreciated it is exactly what we need to rebuild stronger and more resilient. Together, we can turn tragedy into hope, and together we will rise again. I wanted to stop and say Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. The word is love! #JamaicaStrong
Mark J. Golding36,967 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce
🚨 We warned them. They silenced us. Now Jamaicans pockets paying the price. Each time the PNP raised the alarm about the gas hedge tax. that keeping the tax and pocketing the revenue instead of using it for it's intended purpose or to help cushion the crisis. This uncaring and short sighted government shut us down. Today? We face the repercussions of their inaction.. Fuel costs up. Food costs up. Petrojam bleeding millions. And a national budget with zero provisions for relief built on oil at $60/barrel when it's now hitting $100. While governments worldwide are protecting their people, the Holness administration has no plan. Jamaica deserves an administration with vision.
Mark J. Golding14,800 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Thank you, Natalie Neita Garvey, for joining me in singing one of my favourite Christmas carols, O Holy Night. It was such a joy to perform this beautiful duet with you! We hope you will enjoy it as we did. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with love, peace, and endless joy!
Mark J. Golding44,997 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Let’s talk about the importance of transparency and accountability in government. Concerns about recent appointments, including the elevation of an individual closely tied to the Prime Minister to a critical Permanent Secretary role, raise questions about continued cronyism in this Administration. I also question the lack of clarity from Minister Daryl Vaz on the source of the additional $200M that was initially given as the remaining amount needed to restore power to Jamaicans still in the dark. Accountability is paramount now more than ever. #GoodGovernanceMatters
Mark J. Golding17,950 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
I have directly asked all of our Members of Parliament and Senators, and they have each confirmed that none of them is aware of any investigation by the Integrity Commission into their affairs. I now look forward to the Prime Minister doing the same, as we strive for transparent and decent leadership. #JamaicaTimeCome
Mark J. Golding23,684 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Today I wanted to weigh in on the proposed Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on sweetened beverages, pushing back against claims that it’s a public health measure. “Let’s be honest about what this tax is really about.” While sugar consumption and chronic illness are real concerns, the structure of this tax tells a different story: ➡️ The tax is based on container size, not sugar content ➡️ It does not encourage manufacturers to reduce sugar ➡️ Government expects to collect $10.1B, signalling prices will rise but consumption may not fall ➡️ The burden will fall heaviest on lower-income Jamaicans At a time when many are already struggling, especially in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, policies must ease pressure, not deepen it. This isn’t about health. It’s about revenue. Stop trying to “sugar coat” this tax measure. Jamaicans deserve honesty, transparency and fairness.
Mark J. Golding12,135 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
Good Morning Jamaica 🇯🇲 I wanted to tell each and every one of you thank you for the amazing support, love and energy we all shared yesterday. In person and online. Today I also want to thank my children, I’ve been so blessed with 3 wonderful, unique and loving children who never asked for this journey into politics but have had my back all the way. My son Ben narrated this video that so many of you have asked me to share and my beautiful daughters Jessica and Tasmin also contributed to it. It was a wonderful surprise. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. The Word Is LOVE!
Mark J. Golding30,026 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
The next PNP Jamaica government will create a special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund within the NHT. This will allow young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least 2 years, to access a $500,000 deposit grant. Young Jamaicans will now have the opportunity to apply for this grant and take a step closer to owning their homes! #ChampioningChange #BudgetDebate2024 #PeopleTimeCome
Mark J. Golding24,127 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce