Juliet Holness, a representative representing St. Andrew East Rural, was recently appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Since the re-election of the Jamaica Labour Party in September 2020, when the “Prosperity” party won with a resounding victory, she has served as deputy speaker.
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Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert abruptly resigned, and the Speaker’s post fell empty. In the wake of the Integrity Commission’s leaked report, which recommended eight criminal charges against Dalrymple-Philibert for the omissions she made on her statutory declarations for the years 2015–2021. Dalrymple-Philibert also stepped down as the Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, due to growing concerns that urge the speaker to resign.
Heroy Clarke, a representative for St. James Central, was named deputy speaker as a result of Holness’ promotion.
