November 11, 2026

Dr. Angela Brown Burke initiates legal action over statements relating to alleged altercation with House Speaker Juliet Holness

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Written byPatrice Walters

The incident in Parliament last week involving House Speaker Juliet Holness and Opposition Member of Parliament Dr. Angela Brown Burke, which gave rise to claims of assault, is now heading to court.

Opposition Leader Mark Golding disclosed the development during a press briefing yesterday.

Golding explained that Dr. Brown Burke takes issue with certain comments made about the incident, which she considers to be defamatory.

He said she has since initiated legal proceedings.

 

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