MHPM Andrew Holness Emancipation Day 2019 Message
We are able to celebrate our emancipation because our great forefathers struggled for justice and human rights. In this period, we come to terms with …
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Leader of the Opposition Emancipation Day 2019 Message
My fellow Jamaicans, as we celebrate the 181st anniversary of the abolition of plantation slavery, I greet you in the spirit of the freedom which …
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P.J.Patterson Hails Ken Chaplin as a Consummate Media Professional
I join in paying tribute to the late Ken Chaplin, who served as Press Secretary to the Prime Minister during my tenure in that office, …
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Labour Day 2019 Message from The Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, MP
Fellow Jamaicans, The annual celebration of Labour Day provides the opportunity for us as a nation to appreciate the fundamental contribution of workers to Jamaica’s …
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Independence Message 2018 from Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness
My Jamaican family! Today our great nation celebrates 56th years of political independence. It is indeed a time to celebrate all that we have achieved …
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Independence Message 2018 from His Excellency The Most Hon, Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General
Fellow Jamaicans and our friends at home and abroad, I greet you warmly as we mark the celebration of our fifty-sixth year as an independent …
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Independence Message 2018 from Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips
My fellow Jamaicans, As we celebrate the 56th anniversary of our Independence, we can all take pride in Jamaica’s achievements. Our scholars, professionals, artists, athletes, …
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VIII Summit of the Americas – Lima, Peru By PM Holness
It is my distinct privilege to address this gathering, in this historic and beautiful city of Lima. President Vizcarra, allow me to express my sincere …
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Address to the Summit of the Americas by PM Holness
Thank you for allowing me to address you this morning. I am honoured to be at the CEO Summit, here at the Summit of the …
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Ceremonial Opening of 2018/2019 Parliament – Throne Speech: Continuing on the Path to Prosperity
Throne Speech Delivered By: His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J Governor-General We are thankful that all branches of the State …
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PM Holness Announces Boundaries for Cockpit Country
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (November 21) announced in Parliament the areas to be designated as the boundary of the Cockpit Country and of the …
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Statement to Parliament by Prime Minister Andrew Holness
As is evident from the pinning ceremony which took place today, the United Nations Development Programme is a critical partner that continues to demonstrate commitment …
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Statement By Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague
Mr. Speaker, I wish to give a brief statement on the current crime situation which is of concern to all of us who live in …
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New Year Message 2017 From His Excellency the Governor-General The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen
My fellow Jamaicans: Happy New Year! 2017 is the year when our country celebrates 55 years of nationhood. We stand today at a place, when …
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Emancipation Day Message by Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller
My fellow Jamaicans, brothers and sisters: Today we celebrate another Emancipation Day, One Hundred and Seventy Eight years after that epic event, which ended the …
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Press Statement – Issued at the Conclusion of the Official Visit of Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley
Press Statement Issued at the Conclusion of the Official Visit of Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago …
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Statement to the Senate by Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith
Statement to the Senate by Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 20th May 2016 Topics: UN General Assembly …
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“Working for the People – Protecting the Gains” – The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller O.N, M.P Leader of the Opposition
“WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE – PROTECTING THE GAINS” CONTRIBUTION TO THE BUDGET DEBATE BY THE MOST HON. PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER ON, MP LEADER OF THE …
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Throne Speech 2016 – Building a Partnership for Prosperity
Today we meet at a juncture of new beginnings: a new Parliamentary year, a new Administration with a newly elected Prime Minister. Jamaicans also have …
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Remarks by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen at the Cabinet Ministers’ Swearing-In Ceremony
REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J AT CABINET MINISTERS’ SWEARING-IN CEREMONY KING’S HOUSE MONDAY …
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