Bruce Golding expected to resign on Sunday

Jamaica Prime Minister Bruce Golding (pictured), is expected to formally tender his resignation to the Governor General on Sunday and a new prime minister sworn in.

Based on a release from the Prime Minister’s Office, the leadership transition will be completed on Sunday and a new prime minister sworn in. The swearing in ceremony will take place at King’s House, and will commence at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Golding presided over his final Cabinet meeting today and used the occasion to thank his ministers for their support and hard work under his leadership. Golding noted that his administration had overcome significant challenges over the last four years but emphasized that much remains to be done to accelerate the pace of economic recovery in order to be able to tackle the country’s urgent social needs.

The prime minister also thanked the Cabinet Secretary and the staff of the Cabinet Office as well as the Permanent Secretary and staff of the Office of the Prime Minister for their support during his tenure.

After the Cabinet adjourned, Golding convened a meeting of government MPs and received their unanimous formal endorsement of Andrew Holness to succeed him as Prime Minister.

Golding will convey this advice to the Governor General and tender his resignation on Sunday afternoon shortly before the ceremony at King’s House. (Jamaica Gleaner)