Mark Golding, Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, will proceed to guide the Individuals’s Nationwide Social gathering (PNP) after being returned unopposed as President when nominations for the put up closed at noon as we speak.
The PNP confirmed that Golding was the only nominee for the presidency, solidifying his place on the helm of the celebration for an additional time period. Golding, who first turned president in 2020, has steered the celebration by way of a interval of renewal and inside reforms, emphasizing a platform of justice, inclusion, and financial progress.
Nominations additionally closed for the celebration’s 4 Vice President posts, with Mikael Phillips, Ian Hayles, Natalie Neita Garvey, and Mayor Norman Scott all securing spots with out the necessity for an election. The celebration expressed appreciation to Senator Donna Scott Mottley, who opted to not search re-election after a number of years of distinguished service within the position.
“Comrade Scott Mottley has served with distinction within the position over the past a number of years and performed a pivotal half throughout the election marketing campaign. The PNP acknowledges and thanks her for her excellent service and dedication to the motion,” the celebration mentioned in a press release.
The PNP will subsequent host a two-day Nationwide Govt Council (NEC) assembly on October 4–5, adopted by regional conferences and the election of regional officers. Actions will culminate with a non-public session of the Annual Convention on November 30, the place Golding is predicted to stipulate the subsequent section of the celebration’s agenda.
“The PNP stays targeted on advancing its agenda of justice, inclusion, and progress for the Jamaican folks,” the celebration mentioned.
