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The People’s National Party (PNP) of Jamaica has unveiled its leadership lineup for the upcoming political cycle, with Natalie Neita Garvey, Member of Parliament for St Catherine North Central, emerging as the only new addition to the party’s top echelons. The announcement came in a media release on Friday, confirming that nominations for the positions of president and vice-presidents closed with just five candidates, eliminating the need for an internal election. Mark Golding, who has led the PNP since November 2020, was uncontested for the presidency, securing another two-year term. His leadership has been credited with the party’s improved performance in the recent general election. Neita Garvey joins incumbent vice-presidents Mikael Phillips (Manchester North Western MP), Ian Hayles (Westmoreland Western MP), and Norman Scott, Chairman of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation. The PNP also expressed gratitude to Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, who chose not to seek re-election as vice-president, acknowledging her significant contributions to the party. The upcoming National Executive Council (NEC) meeting is scheduled for October 4–5, followed by regional conferences and officer elections. The party’s annual conference will conclude with a private session on November 30, 2025. The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to advancing justice, inclusion, and progress for the Jamaican people.