JAMAICA | PNP welcomes Dr Angela Brown Burke, as Party Chairman

KENDAL, Manchester, Jamaica, October 31, 2021 - The People’s National Party (PNP) has a new chairman. She is Dr Angela Brown Burke member of parliament (MP) for St Andrew South Western, who came out ahead of the incumbent, Horace Dalley in yesterday’s elections at the National Executive Council of the party held at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester

Dr Brown-Burke secured 147 votes while 121 votes were cast for Horace Dalley. Brown-Burke’s victory marks the first time in PNP history that a woman will serve as Chairman.

In a statement, the PNP said it wished to “extend heartfelt congratulations to our new Chairman, Dr Angela Brown Burke. We further wish to thank former Acting Chairman Cde Horace Dalley.”

Dalley  was acting in the position since July, when then chairman, Phillip Paulwell, who was also a vice-president, stepped down from the posts.

In keeping with the positive tone of the campaign, Dalley welcomed Dr Brown Burke to the role of party chairman with and remarked that, “What happened today is a reflection of the strength of the PNP, I love my Party, and I always put my Party first, and it is my pleasure and honour to welcome my sister to the role.”

In her acceptance speech Dr Brown Burke said, “Cde Dalley and I agreed at the onset that we would conduct our campaigns consistent with the democratic principles of our Party. We both committed to running decent and mutually respectful campaigns. We agreed to use this campaign to send a message to the Party, the rest of Jamaica and the diaspora that we can compete without negatively impacting the Party. I am proud that we have achieved that.”

Both comrades committed to continue working towards building the strength and unity of the Party. The Party also welcomed Senator Dr Floyd Morris who has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman of the PNP.

In commenting on the election process, General Secretary, Dr Dayton Campbell said, “Today, represents success for our Party’s democratic infrastructure. Congratulations Dr Brown Burke and thank you to Comrade Horace Dalley for your service to the PNP. PNP Strong!”

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