Andrea Prendergast Speaks To The Nation

Over the past few years, Bark Di Trute has noticed a major deterioration in how we deal with national affairs. There seems to be a rejection of adhering to accepted protocols, laws, and regulations. We see the breakdown in our homes, where young people no longer respect or listen to their parents. Young children can be seen on our streets late at night. We see it in our schools, where students have lost respect for order and those who are put in charge of them. It is reflected in how we deal with one another. Our behaviour on our roads is symptomatic of a society in trouble.

This cannot continue, or else our beautiful nation will disintegrate into chaos and disorder. The challenge is that many of us are not willing to reject what is wrong and support what is right. 

I was very proud to receive a very touching voicemail from Andrea Prendergast, a Bark Di Trute supporter and a retired civil servant, who has decided to speak out. This blog will be widely distributed, and I hope that the media will carry the voice of this beautiful lady, who was moved to tears by what is happening in our country.

Audio - Andrea Prendergast

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I was told that one MP told another, "Go suck yu madda." and I have not heard any comments on this matter.

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G2K BLASTS PNP'S TREND OF PARLIAMENTARY LAWLESSNESS

Press Release From G2K - November 4, 2026

Kimone Roper - G2K President.

Generation 2000 (G2K), strongly condemns the unacceptable and disorderly conduct displayed yesterday in the House of Representatives by People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikhail Phillips.

Yesterday’s proceedings descended into chaos as PNP Member of Parliament Mikhail Phillips engaged in a heated verbal and almost physical altercation, setting a terrible example for Jamaicans at home, across the diaspora, and especially for the next generation of leadership. This latest outburst is not an isolated incident but the culmination of a deeply concerning trend where the PNP has consistently broken standing orders and refused to abide by the rules of the House.

G2K wishes to make it categorically clear that the subsequent apology offered by MP Phillips was disingenuous and non-factual. Video evidence from the parliamentary broadcast clearly validates the report made by Deputy House Leader Robert Morgan. The footage proves that Minister Morgan was accurate in his account of the events, meaning he has absolutely nothing to apologise for or withdraw. MP Phillips’s attempt to distort the facts while under pressure further underscores a lack of accountability.

Furthermore, the physical pushing of the Leader of the Opposition and the aggressive verbal assault directed at Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister Desmond McKenzie are completely unacceptable. This marks the second time during this current parliamentary sitting that a PNP member has launched a verbal assault against Minister McKenzie, following a similar incident and subsequent apology by another PNP Member of Parliament, Dr. Alfred Dawes earlier this year.

This violent pattern of behaviour has become deeply worrying for young Jamaicans. The persistent erosion of parliamentary decorum, coupled with flagrant disregard for the Speaker and the standing orders, signals a complete breakdown of leadership and accountability within the PNP.

We are also aware that another PNP member of Parliament, Mr. Anthony Hylton, during yesterday's sitting, used expletives during his presentation. The use of unparliamentary language is completely unacceptable and shows the complete disregard that the Opposition Members have for the thousands of Jamaicans and impressionable children who tune in to parliament. The PNP Chairperson and Member of Parliament for South West St. Andrew, Dr. Angela Brown Burke was also seen on video shoving the Speaker of the House as she left the chamber.

Parliament should be a sanctuary for robust debate and policy formulation, not an arena for intimidation and thuggery. G2K calls on the leadership of the PNP to rein in its members and demands that MP Phillips offer a full, factual, and unreserved apology to the House and the Jamaican people for his disgraceful conduct.

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PNP Congratulate Democrats In The USA.

Press Release From The PNP - November 4, 2026

Mark Golding, Leader of the Opposition.

The People's National Party (PNP) extends its congratulations to the Democratic Party of the United States on its historic victories in the midterm elections, which saw the Party secure control of both chambers of Congress and achieve significant electoral gains across the country.

PNP President and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, MP, said the results represent an important moment in American political history and reaffirm the enduring strength of democratic participation, accountability and the rule of law. “The American people have exercised their democratic right to determine the direction of their country, and their voices have been heard. These elections are a powerful reminder that democracy is strengthened when citizens participate, institutions are respected, and those entrusted with public office are held accountable,” Mr Golding stated.

Mr Golding also welcomed the historic milestones achieved during the elections, including the election of Keisha Lance Bottoms as the first Black woman governor in United States history and Peggy Flanagan as the first Native American woman elected to the US Senate. He said these achievements represent important advances in political representation and demonstrate the continuing ability of democratic institutions to create opportunities for broader participation and leadership.

The Opposition Leader extended special congratulations to Congresswoman Yvette Clarke on her overwhelming re-election victory in New York's 9th Congressional District. He noted with pride that Congresswoman Clarke is the daughter of two distinguished Jamaicans, Leslie and Dr Una Clarke, and has continued to honour her Jamaican heritage through her longstanding commitment to public service and the strengthening of relations between the United States and the Caribbean. “Congresswoman Clarke's remarkable victory is a source of pride for Jamaicans at home and throughout the diaspora. Her continued leadership in the United States Congress, particularly as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, reflects the significant contribution that Jamaicans and their descendants continue to make to public life internationally,” Mr Golding said.

Turning to the wider election results, Mr Golding stated “We congratulate the Democratic Party and its leadership on this remarkable achievement. At a time when the international community faces considerable political, economic and security challenges, we are counting on stable, principled leadership that upholds democratic values, respects the rule of law and advances meaningful cooperation among nations,” Mr Golding added.

The PNP reaffirmed the importance of the longstanding relationship between Jamaica and the United States, grounded in shared democratic traditions, strong people-to-people ties and mutual interests in regional stability, economic development and international cooperation.

The Party expressed its hope that the outcome of the elections will contribute to constructive engagement, stronger democratic institutions and a renewed commitment to freedom, justice and respect for human dignity.

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JLP Calls For Sanctions Against Phillips and Burke

Press Release From The JLP - November 4, 2026

Charles Sinclair, MP and Deputy General Secretary for the JLP.

The governing Jamaica Labour Party is calling for the PNP’s Mikael Phillips and Dr. Angela Brown Burke to be sanctioned for crude, unbecoming and violent conduct in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Phillips aggressively charged in the direction of West Kingston Member of Parliament Desmond McKenzie after Mr. McKenzie told him not to disrespect House Speaker the Most Honourable Juliet Holness.

When Mr. Phillips shouted at Mrs. Holness and called her wicked, Mr. McKenzie told him to do better and told Phillips to consider whether he would wish for his mother to be spoken to in such a disrespectful fashion.

Mr. Phillips attempted to physically attack Mr. McKenzie and has since admitted uttering expletives in Parliament but made a false claim about what Mr. McKenzie said to him.

Jamaica Labour Party Deputy General Secretary Charles Sinclair says Phillips’ so-called apology is not good enough and the North West Manchester MP should face strong sanctions for his violent conduct, which was caught on videotape.

Mr Sinclair says Phillips also owes Mrs. Holness, Mr. McKenzie, the Parliament and the people of Jamaica an unequivocal apology which is not riddled with excuses and false statements.

Mr Sinclair says video evidence, which has emerged of the PNP Chairman and South West St. Andrew Member of Parliament imposing herself in the parliamentary aisle, in violation of parliamentary convention as the Speaker departed the chamber, and physically assaulting Mrs Holness while shouting “coward” is startling and represents a new low for the Jamaican Parliament.

According to Mr Sinclair, Mrs Brown Burke should be strongly sanctioned for her inappropriate, crude and violent conduct.

The Jamaica Labour Party Deputy General Secretary says this is not the first time Brown Burke has shown utter disrespect to the Speaker, but the physical contact represents a dangerous escalation.

Mr. Sinclair says the Jamaica Labour Party stands with Mrs. Holness and calls on all well-thinking Jamaicans to denounce the despicable behaviour of the PNP representatives in Parliament, whose consistently unbecoming conduct is clearly condoned by the party leadership.

Video - Minister Desmond McKenzie About To Be Attacked

Video - House Speaker Bounced By MP Burke

Audio - Charles Sinclair

Audio - Charles Sinclair

Editor's Note

It is clear in the video that at least one MP from the Opposition side aggressively approached a minister, and the minister had to be protected from possible assault.

MP Burke should have remained in her seat until the House Speaker exited the sitting of Parliament. She went into the aisle, attempted to block the speaker, and made physical contact with the Speaker, Mrs Holness.

I received a report that an MP told another MP, "Go suck yu madder." I have not seen this reported by any media house, and one was not able to hear clearly with the noise and confusion.

This was a day which should be written down in the history books to remind us when bhutoism visited our parliament.

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Guanaboa Vale Main Road Re-opened

SSP Hopeton Nicholson

The following message was received from SSP Hopeton Nicholson about the Guanaboa Vale main road.

Good afternoon. Please note that the vehicle was removed, and the roadway is now clear. Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution.

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Mining Ministry To Lead Transformation In The Mining Sector.

 JIS Article - November 4, 2026

Minister Floyd Green.

The new  Ministry of Mining and Geology will be tasked with transitioning Jamaica from being a primary producer of raw minerals, limestone and aggregates towards value-added production, says Portfolio Minister Hon. Floyd Green.

“We want to see our high-value chemical-grade limestone being made in Jamaica into things like toothpaste, into antacids, into other things,” he said, noting that crafting an incentive regime to attract investors will be crucial.

Minister Green was speaking to JIS News at the Tourism Agricultural Opportunities Forum held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston.

The new Ministry, which officially began operations on Monday, November 2, will place greater focus on securing value form Jamaica’s minerals as Government repositions mining to drive economic growth and national development.

He said that having a dedicated Ministry will significantly accelerate the pace of project implementation and sectoral reform, including expediting implementation of the National Minerals Policy 2017–2030 to optimise Jamaica’s returns from mining and quarrying.

It will also provide the administrative setup needed to complete key economic transactions, including accelerating the sale of the Government’s shares in Jamalco to remove the asset from State liabilities.

Minister Green, who retains responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries said that a major focus will be the creation of modern fiscal regimes for non-traditional minerals, including gold, copper, and rare earth elements extracted from bauxite residue.

“Even though we’ve done work on rare earth over the years, we haven’t developed a fiscal regime around it. Now that the world is looking and so many people are coming and calling, we have to be proactive and be ahead of that. So, I think this new structure helps in that,” Minister Green said.

Central to the operational shift is the addition of Darlene Morrison as Permanent Secretary. She previously served as Financial Secretary.

“I know the capacity has been strengthened by bringing in a Permanent Secretary who has a vast amount of experience, especially in terms of fiscal matters, fiscal management. A lot of what we have to deal with at mining now is a new fiscal regime,” he pointed out.

Minister Green highlighted that the separation of administrative duties also provides crucial support to the agriculture and fisheries sectors.

He noted that, with a Permanent Secretary focusing exclusively on agriculture and fisheries, the Ministry is better positioned to manage ongoing climate resilience initiatives after the sector suffered back-to-back major storms and is undergoing one of the most severe droughts.

Editor's Note

This could give the former financial secretary a great opportunity to make something of the mining sector. It seems that there will be so much to do that she will not even remember the Finance Ministry.

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