Mark J. Golding
@MarkJGolding
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President of the PNP, Leader of the Opposition, MP for St. Andrew South, Proud Jamaican 🇯🇲, husband and father
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'Beside Every Strong Man, is a Strong Woman'. I would not be the man I am today without you; my coach, counselor, confidante, critic, motivator, mother of my amazing children, my only dance partner, my rock, my wife, my
#WomanCrushEveryday
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Today is International Girls Day and being a
#girldad
myself I want to remind all the girls to stay true to yourselves, follow your dreams and stay focused. The world is yours for the taking!
#InternationalGirlsDay
#BabyJessica
#BabyTasmin
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Good night Jamaica! I’ve been reliably informed by some of the students that they have safely crossed into Poland. They can finally get some rest after the long & arduous journey. Next stop Yaad 🇯🇲 let’s continue to support them on their journey home. What courage!
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It was wonderful to spend time with our former Party Leader and PM today on her birthday. God bless you, Sista P. Wishing you continued health, strength and happiness today and always.
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Morning Jamaica. I’ve continued to maintain contact w/some of the students, & it appears bus arrangements from Lviv to the Poland border didn’t go as planned. 24 students are now walking 38 km to the border,about a 9hr walk & trying to reach b4 dark.Let’s keep them in our prayers
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Last yr a young man, Mr Chavando Thompson, showed great bravery in saving 2 children from a terrible fire in Jones Town. I was moved by his selflessness & nominated him for a
@SagicorJa
community hero award. I got the good news that he won! Let’s acknowledge our
#EverydayHeroes
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Ladies your safety is paramount! Please note that pepper spray & mace for personal protection are excluded from the definition of an “offensive weapon” in JA & therefore LEGAL! link below
Section 2(2) of Offensive Weapons (Prohibition) Act 2001 does this.
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This time of year, hundreds of endangered Jamaican sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. I’m appealing to all Jamaicans to help protect this important species by reporting any suspicious activity around their sites & not support the sale of their meat, shells nor eggs. 🐢
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Slow start but we finish strong. Thank you to all the people who supported me in this process. Comrade leader
@DrPeterPhillips
, the full weight of the PNP juggernaut is behind you. Jamaica will make the right choice ✊🏼☢️
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Comrades, Delegates, Friends thank you for your vote and your confidence in me. Tomorrow we start the rebuilding of a unified, stronger and purposeful Peoples National Party! I couldn’t have done this without you and I don’t plan to move forward without you either!
#GoWithGolding
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Happy 31st Anniversary to my rock, my best friend, my dance partner, mother of my children and the forever love of my life
@SanGolding
#MyLove
🎉❤️
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To my dance partner, my rock and my favourite person
@SanGolding
…Happy Anniversary to the love of my life. Here’s to another 32 🎉🎉
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“Having somewhere to go is home. Having someone to love is family. And having both is a blessing.”
#GrowWithGolding
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Well done Oblique! You have a bright future ahead and we are proud of your effort and for representing us well!
#TeamJamaica
🇯🇲
#WorldChampionships
@WorldAthletics
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Good Morning! Please help me extend Big Big Congratulations to Tashanna Walker-Valentine for successfully defending her PHD yesterday. A bright star from Rema in my constituency of South St. Andrew is a PHD Student studying Urban Geography at Rutgers.
You may have seen her
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Comrade leader Peter Phillips was the WINNER of that debate by every possible metric ☢️👊🏼
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Respect and Unity. No matter what. Cde. Hanna I look forward to working with you to rebuild our Party. All hands on deck.
#TogetherWeAreStronger
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Help me wish a Happy Birthday to San, the love of my life, my rock, my partner and my best friend. ♥️ 🎊🎂🎉🎈
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I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old. The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family.
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A wholehearted ‘thanks’ to everyone who watched, listened and commented on the official launch of our campaign. I have been excited to share my plans for the PNP with you and I’m glad you took the time. On Nov. 7th
#GoWithGolding
The work continues
#gratitudeisamust
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Merry Christmas - sharing one of my favourite Christmas Carols. Silent Night. May the joy of the Season be yours.
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As our family reflects on the year gone by & the one that lays ahead, we remain grateful for each other, the joy we have experienced & the kindness we’ve received.We treasure those gifts dearly.
We wish you & all your loved ones a happy, peaceful & safe Holiday Season & New Year
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Jamaican tanks are on empty & so are their pockets. The hedge fund tax has amassed $30 BILLION in the last 5yrs. Approx 50% of what we pay at the pump are taxes, 45c on every $.Again, I call on the Government to give motorists a break by removing the tax!
#gasprices
#PutPeople1st
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Andrew Holness made several promises that he stated unequivocally would be completed within his 1st 100 days in office.
It’s now been over 2,361 days since he made those promises and he’s kept & completed 0.
Full video
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Good Morning! Thanks so much to all the lawyers and law students who came together yesterday to discuss the legality of pepper spray/mace. It was a useful discussion. Matters arising: We will research international best practices to discern an appropriate policy for JA. (Thread)
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Thank you to every single person (PNP, JLP, No P) that showed up for transparency, good governance and change! The work starts now! The word is love ✊🏾
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Great run from Britany Anderson who is from Rose Town in my constituency South St Andrew. At only 20 you did well to make the finals. We look forward to seeing you at future
#OlympicGames
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Jamaica honours the memory of one of our most original musical geniuses, Lee “Scratch” Perry. His immense body of work, as a producer & artist, underscores his influence. His unique touch & feel enriched some of our most beloved popular musical compositions. RIP Lee Perry. 🇯🇲 🎵
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You can legally carry either on you for personal protection. What remains unclear are tasers. I'll commit to doing some further research & advocating for them to be permitted for personal protection if they should be considered in the same category as pepper spray or mace.
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We are proud of you
@realshellyannfp
great run and you are a legend. Thanks for flying our flag high 🇯🇲 and being such a class act!
#TeamJamaica
#OlympicGames
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Spent the day with the woman that owns my heart exploring the hidden gems in city that we both love. Couldn’t ask for a better day with the love of my life
@sangolding
hope your Valentine’s Day was as special as mine.
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Duh Andrew…you set these salaries. Roll them all back, I say!
Anyway,
@AndrewHolnessJM
you should be careful for what you ask for, because you will soon be in this position.
Labelling Opposition Leader
@MarkJGolding
“the highest paid political person” in Jamaica, Prime Minister
@AndrewHolnessJM
stated that “him nuh have no other duty fi do ... other than fi mek mischief”. Holness was speaking at a
@jlpjamaica
meeting on Sunday in South East Clarendon
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Bad policies hurting JA. 8:00 pm curfew bad for public health & hurts business. A frustrated commuter - “The 8 o'clock just cause everybody fi a rub up and a race fi get inna taxi, and the driver them a pack up the cars like sardine too. That ago cause COVID fi spread faster."
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A special word of love for my dear mother, on this Mother’s Day. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do ❤️
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This year is being celebrated as the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre.
The outbreak of polio in Jamaica spread rapidly in June 1954, and my father became the Government’s expert on polio. It has only just dawned on me that my
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Celebrating the Landmark Decriminalization of Ganja at the Cannabis Cup in Westmoreland 🙏🇯🇲
#PracticalProgressive
#OnYourMark
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Heartfelt condolences also go out to the family and friends of Blake Roper, a family friend who died tragically this morning. Blake was a highly professional and dedicated young member of the JDF, with a bright future ahead of him. He was also a keen guitarist, whose company I
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Yesterday the PM said he will “fine” the 5 Ministers $100k for their DRMA violations. His “fine” has no legal basis. But for the PEOPLE, their fines and jail time were REAL. This is not something to laugh and joke about.
#PutPeopleFirst
Following backlash and outrage from the general public about giving special preference to promoter Romeich, the five ministers of Government who attended Shenseea's album launch on Tuesday have been fined $100,000 each.
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For My Mother; May I inherit half her strength. I wouldn’t be the man I am today w/out the unconditional love of my mother & examples she set for me, particularly in service. Giving back wasn’t an option it was our responsibility to use our privilege to help, uplift & empower.
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My father, Sir John Golding came to Jamaica in 1953 & he never left. He gave his life's work & service to the people of Jamaica through various means such as establishing the Mona Rehab Centre. My first example of how to
#PutPeopleFirst
came from him.
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JA’s coming dead last in the regional vaccination race. The Gov banked on the Covax 16%, but that won’t cut it. Their silence is deafening. The public needs to know. Our neighbours make real progress while JA is left, hapless and exposed, in the starting blocks.
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A 19 year old undergraduate, engaging with the issues of that era
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‘Dre was such a bright flame. His creative mind was always overflowing with innovative ideas. Jamaica has lost a young creative genius. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and coworkers. I am deeply saddened.
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We legislators overlooked the impact of section 73(1) & the definition of “child” in new Road Traffic Act.PPV’s should’ve been excluded from that rule.The JCF should stop enforcing a baby seat requirement for PPV’s until new Act is amended.I’ll address this w/a Priv Member's Bill
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Happy 75th Birthday to our beloved former Party Leader Portia Simpson Miller. You’ve been an inspiration & mentor to so many of us, always showing love, care & the sweetest smile. As Jamaica’s 1st female Prime Minister & 1st female President of
@JamaicaPNP
, you’ve created history
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I believe in an inclusive style of leadership based on respect for others, integrity in public life & embracing all who are willing to come. The country needs a leader who can rebuild the party & is committed to the task of building togetherness.I’m committed to being that leader
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PNP Establishes US$10,000 Emergency Fund to Assist Jamaica Students Trapped in Ukraine. With the support of friends, the
@JamaicaPNP
has arranged Ten Thousand US Dollars (US $10,000) to assist the students with transportation, food or other necessities.
#UkraineCrisis
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Corruption continues to be rampant under this Gov. Every week it’s a new set of scandals; it’s hard to keep track. All this is no accident. There is precious little accountability, and we must demand action from the responsible agencies. This has to stop!
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Twitter we had a convo on the legality of Pepper Spray for personal protection in Mar-April. As promised, I've gotten leave to table two Private Member’s Bills to enact the changes needed. This issue is important to me, thanks for joining the conversation to bring about change!
Good Morning! Thanks so much to all the lawyers and law students who came together yesterday to discuss the legality of pepper spray/mace. It was a useful discussion. Matters arising: We will research international best practices to discern an appropriate policy for JA. (Thread)
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I was invited by the GOJ to get my vaccine today. While I was reticent & preferred that the most vulnerable be vaccinated 1st, I know that as leaders we need to set an example. At a time when there is widespread skepticism we must do our best to encourage compliance.
#VaccinateJA
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How did San and I meet? I get this question all the time, and there’s also a lot of misinformation purposely spread about our relationship.
I was asked again this weekend by a member of our Diaspora so I thought I’d share the response with you this beautiful Sunday afternoon.
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Congrats to Frederick Dacres on copping 🥈 in the Men’s Discus Throw with a distance of 65.17
#TeamJamaica
🇯🇲
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To the life of the Party, Happy 76th Birthday to The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller our 4th Party leader and Jamaica’s 1st Female Prime Minister. Thanks for always being authentically you! Wishing you many blessings on your special day! 🎉
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As
@originalkoffee
says
#GratitudeIsAMust
there’s no me without you
@sangolding
#Family
#GoWithGolding
#TakeItBackTuesday
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The Most Hon. PJ Patterson celebrates his birthday today. Happy Birthday PJ !!!
You are always willing to share your immense wisdom, drawing on unparalleled firsthand knowledge and understanding of our country’s post-1938 political history. I can’t thank you enough for that.
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2021 What a Year! With all the ups and downs I remain grateful! 2022 Let’s Go!
#PowerfulTogether
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Celebrating the joy of being a father to my three amazing children and honouring all the fathers and father figures who help to shape our communities with love and guidance. Happy Father's Day!
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I visited Portmore yesterday & toured the new headquarters of the Portmore City Municipality which is almost complete. It was particularly pleasing to see the entrance ramps & elevator shaft, ensuring accessibility for persons w/ disabilities. Well done, Mayor Leon Thomas & team!
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Florida, San and I are on the way. Looking forward to spending a weekend with our Diaspora family. 🇯🇲
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The credibility of the JamCovid portal is now totally shot. So much for recent assurances....another major security flaw exposed! JA demands accountability. The Gov must publish its contract now. Is there a US$ fee per user for this “free” portal? And who owns the data?
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I remember being a post graduate not yet earning when Sandra told me I was going to be a father. Fatherhood transforms you,there is no other feeling like watching your children grow. Today I salute all fathers & hope you have a
#HappyFathersDay
Full vid:
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Thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes this morning! I am grateful for another year around the sun, my family, friends and the ability to serve my country and my Party. The Word is Love!
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This Gov has brought no Covid-related legislation to Parliament since the pandemic began a year ago. JA faces its worst public health/economic crisis, with no legislation for any of the issues arising (eg sick leave; enforceability of social distancing rules under the DRM Act).
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I note Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s remarks in a TV interview this morning.
Neither he nor his Party has made those proposals as part of the process of constitutional reform. His proposals are therefore not in the report of the Constitutional Reform Committee, and will not
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Today I wish all Jamaicans at home and abroad a Happy Independence Day! May God grant us foresight and fortitude as we continue on our national journey to re-ignite our nation’s greatness.
One love. Full video
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The problem of vulnerable Jamaicans living in places where they are exposed to environmental dangers, is not limited to supporters of any political party. Mrs Holness knows this well, but is trying to deflect attention from the Gov’s recent depredations against the people.
Juliet Holness, an MP from the ruling JLP, has lamented how politics in Jamaica has influenced the selection of unfit places for Jamaicans to settle. Highlighting the People's National Party, she declared Sunday that anywhere that is "not safe to live, Comrades live there".
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Congrats to PM
@miaamormottley
& the BLP on their historic & decisive win in the GE in
#Barbados
. PM Mottley has shown great leadership in our region & internationally, & tremendous innovation & courage in tackling challenges at home. I look forward to us working together soon.
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Our heartfelt sympathies go out to our dear and esteemed colleague K. D. Knight on the sad passing of his dear wife, Pauline, and our condolences to the entire family. May her soul Rest in Peace. 🕊
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I’ve officially announced to The People’s National Party executive council of my intention to run for party president
#OnYourMark
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Hey Simon. Sorry, you had this experience but I'm glad you shared this thread, as you stated PWD (person's with disabilities) have to deal with these challenges daily. This is a cause near and dear to me. We passed the Disabilities Act in 2014. I will create a thread to expound.
What an experience I had yesterday.
Tell you, if you aren't directly exposed to something then you not even realise what others are going through. This is why it's so important to be empathetic and to also listen to the concerns of others.
👇🏾👇🏾
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Good Morning! WhatsApp, IG and FB are down but 55 fixed vax sites are up. See below for islandwide locations across the 14 parishes open from Mon - Sat.
#MaskUpVaxUp
Jamaicans now have
more permanent locations to access COVID-19 vaccines as the Ministry has expanded the number of fixed sites islandwide to 55.
These fixed sites are in health districts across the 14 parishes and will operate from Mon. to Sat.
@christufton
@julietcuthbert
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JA mourns the despicable murder of Khanice Jackson. Last year Jasmine Dean disappeared. Now this. STOP the violence against our women.
Heartfelt condolences to Khanice’s family and friends. Water come a mi eye.
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Happy Birthday, the Most Hon. Portia Lucretia Simpson-Miller. May God bless you with much-deserved peace of mind, joy and happiness on your special day. Sista P, it is you who first brought me into Parliament, and you always mentored and supported me along my political journey. I
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Thanks Cde
@LisaHannamp
for being the guest speaker at my constituency conference this evening. Great speech which we all enjoyed (myself included) & looking forward to working for better future for our Party & the people of Jamaica 🇯🇲 ✊🏼
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We are ONE! Thank you for the hard work and support over this past year. It’s been a year of healing, learning and growth. We are building momentum, and I am energized and optimistic as we move forward together! One Jamaica. PNP Strong.
#PowerfulTogether
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I am a born Jamaican and have a Jamaican passport. 🇯🇲
I’ve never hidden the fact that my father, who came to Jamaica from the UK, had got me a British passport when I was a young child.
From before first serving in government, I travel on my Jamaican passport when I go
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Well done
@sherickajacko
on a great run in the women’s 200M at
@Diamond_League
of 21.95 for the 🥈 you’re always our SHEro!
#TeamJamaica
🇯🇲
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The Opposition's role is to ensure that the Government is accountable to the people of Jamaica. A stronger PNP means a stronger opposition, focused on keeping the Government accountable and responsive to the needs of our country.
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Swearing-in of the new Parliamentarians, at the Jamaica Conference Centre. We have to be well-prepared, constructive, cohesive and courageous, given our relatively small numbers. An effective Opposition is vital to Jamaica’s democracy.
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