Simpson Miller, Davies to leave Parliament on June 29
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and south St Andrew Member of Parliament Dr Omar Davies have served notice to officially resign from the House on June 29. Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Parliament, Phillip Paulwell, today said that both members have indicated their decision through letters of intent.
In accordance with our laws, such resignations once handed to the Speaker become immediately effective, hence today’s letters of intent and not resignations, a release from the People’s National Party this afternoon said.
“Today we are witnessing the beginning of a historical changing of the guard when two sitting members of adjoining constituencies shall simultaneously take their bow on June 29, 2017, and so we wish them good health and strength in their retirement years,” Paulwell, Member of Parliament for Kingston East and Port Royal, said.
“At a future date, the Parliament will pay tribute to both members for their services to the people, the Parliament and Jamaica,” he added.
Balford Henry