KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman and St Andrew South Western MP Dr Angela Brown Burke has given three parliamentarians 10 days to respond to allegations that she physically assaulted or pushed House Speaker Juliet Holness.

According to a release from the PNP, Brown Burke has issued formal letters to Holness, Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson and Senator Charles Sinclair, requiring specific action concerning statements they made about the events at Gordon House on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The correspondence follows a series of public statements in which these individuals made or repeated allegations that Dr Brown Burke physically assaulted or pushed the Speaker as she was leaving the Chamber.

Dr Brown Burke has consistently denied those allegations.

“The PNP regards the circulation and repetition of serious allegations against a Member of Parliament as a matter requiring responsible and careful consideration. Public officeholders, particularly those occupying positions of institutional authority, have a duty to ensure that statements they make are accurate, fair and supported by the facts. The seriousness of an allegation should never be used to diminish the importance of establishing its veracity,” the party said.

Dr Brown Burke’s decision to formally write to the individuals concerned provides an opportunity for them to retract their statements and respond to the concerns raised.

“The party will await their responses and the further steps Dr Brown Burke may consider appropriate, including commencing claims in the Supreme Court of Jamaica,” said the release.

“The PNP maintains that disagreements within Parliament must be addressed through established parliamentary procedures and in keeping with the principles of fairness, accountability and respect for the rights and dignity of all members. Equally, no parliamentarian should be subjected to public accusations without regard for the potential consequences for their reputation and standing.

This development must also be viewed against the broader concerns arising from the November 3 sitting, including the abrupt termination of debate on the Opposition’s censure motion concerning Jamaica’s abstention on the United Nations resolution calling for an end to the United States embargo against Cuba. The right of the Opposition to scrutinise Government decisions and participate meaningfully in parliamentary debate is fundamental to the proper functioning of our democracy”, it said.

The PNP said it remains committed to upholding the integrity of Parliament, defending the rights of its elected representatives and ensuring that public discourse is guided by truth, fairness and accountability.

“We will continue to monitor developments and expect that the concerns raised by Dr Brown Burke will receive the serious and considered responses they warrant,” said the party.