Governing JLP describes PNP as being desperate and power hungry

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Golding says his no confidence motion against PM Holness is unrelated to substance of IC report about his statutory declarations

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Supreme Court asked to consider granting PM Holness leave for judicial review of IC report about his statutory declarations

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Opposition MPs walk out of Parliament after Golding’s attempt to file no-confidence motion against PM Holness fails

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Education Ministry addressing issue which resulted in some teachers not getting September salaries

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Samuda pledges to work for all constituents regardless of party affiliation

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Final ballot count for St Ann North East by-election to begin today

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Samuda wins North East St Ann by-election

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Counting of ballots cast in NE St. Ann by-election now underway 

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

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Johnson Smith calls on developed countries to do more to prevent arms trafficking

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has described the opposition People’s National Party as desperate and power-hungry, following the failed attempt to table a no confidence motion against the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday.

The motion was blocked by Deputy House Speaker Heroy Clarke, who pointed out that the matter involving Mr. Andrew Holness and the Integrity Commission’s report on his statutory declarations cannot be discussed in Parliament because it is before the court.

This led to a walkout by the Opposition members.

Reacting to the situation, JLP Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon Pearnel Charles Junior said the actions of Opposition Leader Mark Golding were an abuse of process.

Mr. Charles Junior stressed that the rules regarding what is expected of the legislature ensure that there is no interference with the judiciary.

He chastised the Opposition for what he called a staged attempt to disparage the Prime Minister.

Read More