Justice Minister says parliamentarians should issue public apology to Jamaicans for ‘unbecoming behaviour’ during last week’s sitting

November 12, 2026

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says all members of the House of Representatives should issue a public apology to Jamaicans for the unbecoming behaviour displayed during last week’s sitting.

Chuck’s comments follow claims of assault involving Opposition Member Dr. Angela Brown Burke and House Speaker Juliet Holness, as well as the altercation involving members Desmond McKenzie and Mikael Phillips.

According to Mr. Chuck, the level of respect that the public has for Parliamentarians will not be restored without a formal apology.

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Mr. Chuck pointed out that the Speaker’s ruling on any matter must not be challenged, and anyone who does so must be censured.

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Mr. Chuck added that members who were in the aisle as the Speaker was leaving the Chamber must apologise for breaching Parliamentary rules.

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