Holness: I paid my own way to FIFA World Cup final, rebuffs criticisms
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July 23, 2026
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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed criticism surrounding his attendance at the FIFA World Cup final in the United States on Sunday, saying taxpayers did not fund the trip.
Holness came under scrutiny on social media after posting a video from the final, where he congratulated Spain on its 1-0 victory over Argentina to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Some online users questioned whether the Prime Minister had travelled to the event using public funds.
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