In a bold move to address long-standing issues of absenteeism and tardiness, Jamaican parliamentary leaders Robert Morgan and Phillip Paulwell have issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament (MPs) as the new legislative year begins. Morgan, the deputy leader of government business, and Paulwell, the leader of Opposition business, emphasized their shared commitment to punctuality and consistent attendance during a press briefing following the Opening Ceremony for the Orientation of MPs at Gordon House on Tuesday.
