Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica)

In Jamaica, the Leader of the Opposition (officially the Leader of His Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition) is the leader of the largest political party in the House of Representatives that is not in government. The Leader of the Opposition is seen as the alternative Prime Minister and leads the Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica.

Leader of His Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition of the Lower house of the Houses of Parliament of Jamaica
Incumbent
Mark Golding
since 11 November 2020
StyleThe Honourable
NominatorDelegates from the largest party not in Opposition
Term lengthWhile leader of the largest political party in the House of Representatives that is not in government
Inaugural holderNorman Manley
FormationAugust 6, 1962

Mark Golding was appointed Leader of Opposition on November 11, 2020 following his election as President of the People's National Party

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