Madame Speaker, yesterday Oct 5 was the first day of the new school term for 2020/2021. I take this opportunity to provide this Honourable House with an update on the official reopening of schools. So Madame Speaker, I gave a national broadcast on Sunday night ahead of schools reopening to welcome back students and teachers to the remote environment and...

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...

The provision of potable water continues to be a priority for the Government, the Ministry and the National Water Commission. Since the beginning of the year sections of the island have been severely affected by drought conditions, which have impacted our ability to provide constant piped water supply to our citizens. The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation has...

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 development. This year as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 1938 Labour Rebellion we recall with gratitude the role that the workers played in challenging colonial rule and ultimately setting the stage for the...

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...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and the United Nations Population Fund are pleased to celebrate International Youth Day under the theme “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Production and Consumption.” International Youth Day is observed globally on the August 12 each year to raise awareness on issues affecting youth and recognize and reaffirm the central...