Custos of Kingston Steadman Fuller inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), during the 2024/25 ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
February 13, 2025
PHOTOS: Ceremonial opening of Parliament
The ceremonial opening of Parliament took place Thursday at Gordon House in Kingston, with the traditional pomp and pageantry.
The event, which marks the beginning of the 2024/25 legislative year, featured the formal arrival of parliamentary officials, members of both Houses of Parliament, and other dignitaries, and included the traditional inspection of the Guard of Honour.
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The opening was also highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Custos of Kingston Steadman Fuller on behalf of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
Jamaica Observer photographers Karl McLarty and Garfield Robinson were there. See highlights in the gallery below.
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Custos of Kingston Steadman Fuller inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), during the 2024/25 ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
Government Members of Parliament, led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, walk towards Gordon House during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
Government Members of Parliament, led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, walk towards Gordon House during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
Jamaica Labour Party supporters are held back by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
Government Members of Parliament, led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, walk towards Gordon House during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
Government Members of Parliament, led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, walk towards Gordon House during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
Government Senators represent for women and their party during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
JLP Member of Parliament Krystal Lee makes her way towards Gordon House during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
A Jamaica Labour Party supporter raises the party symbol during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
PNP Member of Parliament walks towards Gordon House during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Members of the JDF march during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
A supporter gestures during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Opposition Senator Damion Crawford greets supporters during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
PNP Member of Parliament Phillip Paulwell is greeted by supporters during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
PNP President Mark Golding greets supporters during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Custos of Kingston Steadman Fuller delivers the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)🞬
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