Donna Parchment Brown
Donna Parchment Brown is a prominent Jamaican attorney and former Political Ombudsman who served for seven years, advocating for ethical conduct in politics. Recently, she has raised concerns about the silence of the Electoral Office of Jamaica's commissioners regarding their responsibilities as political ombudsmen, criticizing their lack of public engagement since assuming the role nearly a year ago. Parchment Brown has emphasized the importance of independence in the role and the need for active oversight of political behavior to ensure adherence to established codes of conduct.
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The programme was hosted by NCOJ Vice Chairman Donna Parchment Brown.
Classical, romantic favourites open NCOJ season | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-02-12
Donna Parchment Brown is commended for her leadership in the recovery and rebuilding efforts in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
A love letter to Jamaica | LettersJamaica· 2025-11-11The last stand-alone Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown, had her tenure expire in November 2022.
Editorial | Ombudsman’s verdict | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-06
Donna Parchment Brown was the political ombudsman at the time of the PNP's complaint about Tova Hamilton.
Dixon defence | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-05
Donna Parchment Brown was the political ombudsman at the time of the PNP's complaint about Tova Hamilton.
Dixon defence | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-10-05
Former Political Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown warned that including party-affiliated representatives to make recommendations and assessments on political conduct compromises objectivity.
Lisa Vasciannie | Filling the democratic gap: Role and future of the political ombudsman | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-24
Donna Parchment-Brown was the last stand-alone political ombudsman whose term expired in November 2022.
Editorial | Ombudsman needs help | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-31The Government initially failed to appoint a successor to the previous stand-alone ombudsman, Donna Parchment-Brown.
Editorial | Bring back the ombudsman | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-29
The former political ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown, often communicated with the public to address concerns regarding the Political Code of Conduct.
CAFFE wants reinstallation of single political ombudsman | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-14
Donna Parchment Brown, the former Political Ombudsman, advocated for the two women to receive their due benefits after their retirement.
‘We were in the dark’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-20
Former Political Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown expressed concerns about the silence of the ECJ commissioners regarding their role as political ombudsman.
Muted ECJ to break silence as political ombudsman | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-04
