House Speaker declares she has always been a principled person; insists law must be obeyed

November 13, 2026

House Speaker Juliet Holness has declared that she has always been a principled person and insists that the law must be obeyed.

Mrs. Holness, who is also Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, has been criticised by the Opposition about her control of microphones and her interpretation of Parliament’s Standing Orders.

The Opposition has also renewed calls for a change to the process of appointing a Speaker.

Speaking at the Jamaica Labour Party’s West Kingston Constituency Conference last evening, Mrs. Holness pointed out that Parliamentarians must set an example by following the rules and laws of the country.

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She added that she is not bothered by those who refer to her only as the Prime Minister’s wife.

Mrs. Holness declared that rules matter because they benefit everyone.

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