House Speaker, Juliet Holness appointed to the CPA’s International Executive Committee

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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Spanish Town Mayor’s lawyer to approach DPP about absence of assault charge against woman who accused his client

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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Spanish Town Mayor Norman Scott appeared in court on assault charge this morning, to return November 27

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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UPDATE: Suspect in last Tuesday’s mass shooting along Text Lane fatally shot by lawmen in operation this morning

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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Caribbean Airlines CEO resigns; airline announces ongoing stability and growth strategy

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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UPDATE: 1 of 3 children hospitalized after Text Lane/Charles Street mass shooting, dies Saturday evening

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of southern, north-western parishes extended to 8 tomorrow morning

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz assures parents that Rural School Bus drivers will not get second chance if they commit traffic infractions

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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FID and Casino Gaming Commission sign MOU to boost fight against financial crimes linked to casino operations

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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2 persons interested in serving as “walking accomplices” in Mount Diablo/Treadways, St Catherine to help ensure children’s safety after 7yo raped

By Shanice Gibbs and Markelia Rumble

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA’s) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

Mrs. Holness led a delegation to the conference.

Speaking in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Robert Morgan lauded Mrs. Holness’ appointment, noting that it places Jamaica at the heart of the CPA’s global leadership for the next three years. 

The House Speaker joins a select group of parliamentarians responsible for shaping policy and advancing parliamentary democracy across more than 180 national and sub-national legislatures worldwide. 

Meantime, House Speaker Juliet Holness expressed appreciation and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the principles of parliamentary democracy across the commonwealth.

She added that this appointment is historical for the Jamaican Parliament. 

As Regional Representative, Mrs. Holness will also join the CAA regional executive committee to promote good governance, strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation, represent CPA values and encourage member participation in CPA activities.

The CPA network extends to over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions, offering opportunities for collaboration on issues of mutual interest and sharing good practices. 

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