Mark Golding sworn in as Jamaica’s Opposition leader
Today, Mark Golding was sworn in as Jamaica’s Leader of the Opposition after becoming president of the People’s National Party last weekend.
Golding was presented with the Instrument
of Appointment by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen at King’s House earlier
today.
He assumes the role following the
resignation of Peter Phillips, who announced he would step down as leader of
the party following its disastrous loss at the September 3 General Election.
Golding defeated challenger Lisa Hanna by
almost 300 votes to take over the party’s leadership after an internal election
on Saturday.
Hanna was absent from the swearing in
ceremony citing doctor’s orders to rest due to severe chest cold and sinus
complications, she said in a statement.
Hanna added that she reached out to
Golding to inform him of her health condition and extend her best wishes after
receiving an invitation to attend.
