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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, MP
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, MP
Mining

2021/22 Sectoral Debate Presentation by Minister of Transport and Mining, The Hon. Robert Montague, MP on May 26, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to speak here today, particularly as this makes my 10th year speaking in this debate. I cannot continue without first thanking the Almighty, from whom all blessings flow. Without His strength and guidance, I would not be here. Thanks to our Prime Minister, The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, for the confidence he...

2021/22 Sectoral Debate Presentation by The Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, CD, MP, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of National Security on May 25, 2021
The Hon. Andrew Holness, MP
The Hon. Andrew Holness, MP

Labour Day 2021 Message by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz
EnergyScienceSectoral Debate 2021/2022Technology

2021/22 Sectoral Presentation by The Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology at Gordon House on May 18, 2021

Acknowledgements Madam Speaker: Let me first of all give honour and glory to Almighty God, the Creator of all things. Great is His faithfulness and  mighty power which has brought us through a challenging year. I am reminded of Jeremiah 29:11 which states, “for I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, CD, MP, JP
Local GovernmentRural DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2021/2022

2021/22 Sectoral Presentation by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, The Hon. Desmond McKenzie, CD, MP, JP., at Gordon House on May 18, 2021

Implementing the national goal of recovering stronger through the institutions of local government Madam Speaker… I am privileged today, to make my fifth contribution to the Sectoral Debate as the Minister responsible for Local Government. I am also pleased to address you in this forum, since your ascension to the Speaker’s Chair last year. That special occasion came after the...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP
CommerceIndustryInvestmentSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Sectoral Debate 2021 By the Honourable Audley Shaw, CD, MP, Minister Of Industry, Investment And Commerce at the Houses Of Parliament on May 11, 2021

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Madam Speaker, It is an honour and a privilege to stand before this Honourable House this afternoon to report to this country, that I love so much, on the performance of my Ministry over the past year, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce; and to outline our programmes for the new financial year. Madam Speaker, I don’t...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil, MP
Finance & Public Service

Statement on SERVE Jamaica Digital Device Programme by the Hon. Nigel Clarke, D.Phil., MP, Minister of Finance And The Public Service on May 4 , 2021

Madam Speaker the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the usual patterns of life. The Government continues to innovate policies and programmes to address the issues that have arisen on account of this pandemic. I announced the SERVE Jamaica Programme in my budget presentation which is a $60 billion programme of social and economic initiatives to boost economic activity and support Jamaicans...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
Labour

Statement To The House Of Representatives By the Deputy Leader of the House, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, The Honourable Olivia Grange, CD, MP Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Madame Speaker, I rise today to advise this Honourable House about the plans being put in place for National Labour Day 2021. National Labour Day 2021 will be observed on Monday, May 24th. In keeping with the provisions of the Holidays (Public General) Act, since May 23rd falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be known as “National Labour...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon Everald Warmington
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Sectoral Presentation By Hon. Clifford Everald Warmington, Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth And Job Creation

Towards a Future of Sustainability, Structural Innovation, Engineering Creation and Investment Opportunities   Madam Speaker, it is with heartfelt gratitude that I rise this afternoon to speak in this Honourable House. I want to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister, Andrew Holness for once again entrusting me with this august responsibility in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation...
The Hon. Andrew Holness, MP
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Statement to the Houses of Parliament By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON MP, Prime Minister on Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Yesterday, we had 48 positive cases out of 1,172 samples tested which is a test positivity rate of 4.1%. The public sector test positivity rate which is based on the more reliable PCR tests was however 7.7%. Madam Speaker, based on the latest report from this morning, our cumulative cases of COVID-19 are now 46,087 with 21,646 having recovered. Our...