Juliet Holness appointed to Commonwealth Parliamentary Executive Committee

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

The appointment took effect on October 12, 2020, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados. Holness led Jamaica’s delegation to the conference, which included Government representative Andrew Morris, Opposition member Yvonne Rose Marie Shaw, Clerk to the Houses Colleen Lowe, who served as secretary, and Legislative Counsel Ashleigh Ximines.

As a member of the CPA’s International Executive Committee, Holness will play a key role in advancing parliamentary democratic principles across more than 180 national and local legislatures worldwide. She will also sit on the Caribbean, Americas, and Atlantic (CAA) Regional Executive Committee, where her responsibilities include strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation, promoting good governance, and encouraging member participation in CPA initiatives.

In accepting the appointment, Holness expressed gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to democratic advancement within the Commonwealth.
“It’s an honor to serve as Regional Representative for the Caribbean and the Americas Regions,” she said. “I look forward to representing my region with integrity and dedication, and ensuring that our voice remains strong in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.”

The CPA network represents over 17,000 parliamentarians across nine regions and serves as a platform for collaboration and the exchange of best practices on shared governance challenges.

Holness’s appointment highlights Jamaica’s continued leadership and active engagement in promoting democratic values and inter-parliamentary collaboration within the Commonwealth.