New Member of Parliament Sworn in
By: , April 17, 2019The Key Point:
Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz, was sworn in today (April 16), during the sitting of the House of Representatives.
Photo: Donald De La Haye
New Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz (left), takes the Oath of Office during the sitting of the House of Representatives on April 16. At right is Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.The Facts
- After taking the Oath of Office, the MP was welcomed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as well as other Members of Parliament on both sides of the House.
- Mrs Vaz was sworn in following her victory in the by-election held on Thursday, April 4. This followed the death of the incumbent MP, Dr. Lynvale Bloomfield, in February.
The Full Story
Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz, was sworn in today (April 16), during the sitting of the House of Representatives.
After taking the Oath of Office, the MP was welcomed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as well as other Members of Parliament on both sides of the House.
Mrs Vaz was sworn in following her victory in the by-election held on Thursday, April 4. This followed the death of the incumbent MP, Dr. Lynvale Bloomfield, in February.
As a result of the by-election, the ruling Jamaica Labour Party has a 34-29 majority in the Lower House.
