Jamaica’s 63rd Anniversary of Independence. Theme: “Be Proud. Be Bold. In The Black, Green And Gold.”   My fellow Jamaicans at home and across the Diaspora, I greet you warmly. As we mark the 63rd anniversary of our Independence, we pause to give thanks to Almighty God—for His continued guidance, for the journey we have travelled, and for the resilience,...

Theme: “Be Proud. Be Bold: In the Black, Green and Gold”   My Fellow Jamaicans, today, we mark 63 years since our beloved country declared our independence to the world, raised our glorious black, green and gold flag for the first time and declared that this land, our land, would be home to a nation of free people, charting our...

My fellow Jamaicans, 63 years ago, our island home, Jamaica, dared to be bold. On August 6, 1962, Jamaica raised its flag for the first time and declared to the world that we would chart our own course and write our own history. Our journey began long before that (1962). For centuries, Jamaica had been shackled by slavery and under...

My fellow Jamaicans, Today holds profound meaning and solemn pride. It is a moment of reverence, remembrance, reflection, and reaffirmation. A day when we pause to honour the struggle, suffering, and sacrifice of our ancestors, while also drawing inspiration from their strength to shape our path forward. It is also a day where we take stock of where we have...

Sunday 6 July 2025 | 2.30pm | The Ballroom, The Jewel Grande, Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Montego Bay, Jamaica   His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, K St. J, Governor General of Jamaica and Most Honourable Lady Allen Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica Other Esteemed Heads...

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:9 (KJV) Madam Speaker, as I rise in this Honourable House today, I do so with utmost gratitude for where we now stand and for the journey, the sacrifices and the commitment that have brought us here. This is...

Madam Speaker, This is a very special time in my life of public service. This year, 2025, is my 48th year as an elected representative. This day, May 28, is the 95th birthday of my mentor, immediate predecessor as Member of Parliament and former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Edward Phillip George Seaga. My contribution to the Sectoral...

Madam Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House with deep gratitude and an even deeper sense of responsibility, as we chart the course for the vital sectors under my portfolio— Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport. These sectors form the backbone of our national development, driving innovation, connectivity, and efficiency in service to the people of Jamaica. Before I begin,...