In a Jamaican Parliament session, House Speaker Juliet Holness interrupted MP Nekeisha Burchell for speaking in Jamaican Patois, citing Standing Orders requiring standard English. This sparked a debate among MPs about cultural representation. Despite initial interruptions, Burchell acknowledged the need for formal language and continued her speech in English.
Tag: Jamaican Parliament
Karl Samuda: Caught Off Guard by Retirement News
Karl Samuda, member of parliament for St Andrew North Central, said he was astonished on Thursday when he heard news that he was not seeking re-election.
Integrity Commission is Under in the Jamaican Parliament.
The Integrity Commission is under scrutiny in the Jamaican Parliament as JLP parliamentarians attempt to split hairs to vindicate disgraced Prime Minister Andrew Holness.