Madam Speaker, It is my pleasure to update this Honourable House on the plans and programmes that have been put in place by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information for the official start of the new school year on October 5. As we are all aware, Madam Speaker, Jamaica has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The education...

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make my contribution to the Sectoral Debate of the 2020/2021 Financial Year. This marks the 40th consecutive year I have served in this Honourable House. I consider it a great honour and privilege to have been given the opportunity to serve the people of Jamaica as a Member of Parliament. I wish to thank...

It has been said that the “medium is the message”. One could be forgiven if one were to suggest that this could be applied, without fear of contradiction, to Oliver Frederick Clarke. His message has always been steeped in the principles of integrity and service to country, sprinkled with wry humour, and his access to a medium or media for...

Mr President, It is indeed a privilege to contribute to this State of the Nation debate in the Honourable Senate. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the nation in this capacity as Minister of Education, Youth and Information- a responsibility that was bestowed on me nearly three years ago by the Builder, and great leader, Prime Minister the...

Mr. Speaker, Today I rise to speak on behalf of 9 year old Malique, who last week at his grandfather’s funeral in my constituency came out to remind me that he was destined for greatness; all he needed was my continued support. I speak on behalf of Unique, a 17 year old ward of the state who got exceptional grades...

Mr President I wish to make a statement on some emerging issues relating to press freedom in light of Jamaica being ranked in 8th position by the Reporters Without Borders Organisation and amid concerns about malicious communications in cyber space. On Wednesday, May 3, World Press Freedom Day was observed internationally and Reporters without Borders, an international non-profit, non-governmental organization...

AMENDED MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, JIS ANNUAL HERITAGE COMPETITIONS NOVEMBER 27, 2015 READ BY CUSTOS THE HON. STEADMAN FULLER, DEPUTY GOVERNOR- GENERAL   His Excellency the Governor-General deeply regrets his absence from this morning’s awards ceremony of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Essay and Poster Competitions. He...

Opening Statement by The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica, CARICOM-USA Summit, 9th April 2015, Kingston, Jamaica   The Right. Honourable Perry Christie, Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of the Caribbean Community  The Honourable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America Colleague Heads of State and...