Mark Golding makes his Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
March 18, 2025
#BudgetDebate2025: PNP files lawsuit to prevent Portmore becoming parish
The People’s National Party (PNP) has filed a suit in the Constitutional Court to strike down the controversial legislation making Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish.
The Opposition party had threatened legal action while the bill to give parish status to Portmore was debated in the Parliament. On Tuesday, Opposition Leader and PNP President, Mark Golding disclosed that legal action has been initiated.
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He made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate at Gordon House.
He has urged Prime Minister Andrew Holness to “ensure that, as part of his legacy to Jamaica, this ill-conceived legislation is not brought into effect”.
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“We regard the pursuit of this legislation as a dangerous affront to our democracy which must be vigorously resisted by all lawful means at our disposal,” Golding added.
The PNP has accused the JLP of gerrymandering to give itself a political advantage while overturning the will of the people.
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