The Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) staged a walkout from Parliament on Friday night after Deputy House Speaker Dr Aiyna Ali halted their protests.

The dispute arose over objections that Opposition Senator Faris Al-Rawi was included in the debate, along with criticisms describing Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles’ leadership as “weak”.

The drama unfol­ded during Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John’s contribution to the debate, on a motion moved by Government Minister Saddam Hosein to adopt the Special Report of the Public Administration and Appropriations Com­­­­­mittee (PAAC).