KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The chief of the principle opposition Folks’s Nationwide Social gathering (PNP), Mark Golding, introduced the composition of his Shadow Cupboard on Monday, lower than a month after the Social gathering was defeated within the September 3 normal election.
In a press release, the PNP mentioned that the workforce of spokespersons and deputies will present oversight, maintain the Authorities accountable, and current different insurance policies that mirror the Social gathering’s imaginative and prescient for a simply, inclusive, and progressive Jamaica.
“In unveiling this Shadow Cupboard, we current a workforce of shiny minds, skilled leaders, and energetic new voices who’re able to serve the individuals of Jamaica,” mentioned Golding, who can be the president of the PNP.
“Collectively, they convey the creativity and willpower required to chart a greater course for our nation,” Golding mentioned, indicating that the Shadow Cupboard bears no value to taxpayers.
“This isn’t about salaries or perks. Our Spokespersons serve with out pay in these roles. The Shadow Cupboard supplies a platform for MPs to have interaction meaningfully on nationwide points and show their readiness to imagine accountability in a future authorities,” he mentioned.
The PNP acknowledged that the Shadow Cupboard has been organized round 4 key pillars of nationwide life: financial growth, human growth, bodily growth, and governance, guaranteeing a structured strategy to addressing Jamaica’s most urgent challenges.
“The Social gathering reaffirms its dedication to advancing people-centred insurance policies that promote fairness, sustainability, and nationwide growth. The Shadow Cupboard will proceed to articulate and defend this imaginative and prescient whereas guaranteeing accountability in governance,” the PNP mentioned in its assertion.
In response to the Social gathering, Golding may have accountability for issues of defence and constitutional affairs, whereas Julian Johnson will head the workforce coping with finance and the general public service. Phillip Paulwell will head the workforce coping with power and telecommunications, and Peter Bunting will head the workforce coping with productiveness, effectivity, and competitiveness.
The spokespersons on agriculture, fisheries, and meals safety are Dr. Dayton Campbell and Anthony Hylton. Anthony Hylton will function the spokesman for commerce, trade, and world logistics, and Fitz Johnson would be the spokesman for nationwide safety.
