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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell.
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CTU President and Minister of Technology, Hon. Phillip Paulwell’s address to the Caribbean ICT Ministers’ Forum

Minister of Science and Technology of Trinidad and Tobago, representing The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Rupert Griffith Fellow Ministers with responsibility for ICT Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union, Mr. Brahima Sanou Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, Ms. Bernadette Lewis Vice-President of INTEL, Mr. John Davies Members of the Diplomatic Corps...
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

Independence Message from Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

Emancipation Day Message From Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen

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Address By Senator The Hon Sandrea Falconer, Minister Without Portfolio (Information), Office of The Prime Minister at Plaque Unveiling Ceremony for Unesco Memory of the World Register Thursday, June 27, 2013 The Jamaica Archives, Spanish Town

SALUTATION Spanish Town Mayor, His Worship Councillor Norman Scott Mr Sidney Bartley, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Culture Distinguished Representatives of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO Officials of the Jamaica Archives and Records Department, and other Government Agencies and Departments Our Young Citizens Ladies  & Gentlemen Members of the Media   I am pleased to participate in...
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting, M.P.
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Contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate by Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting, M.P.

The mandate of the Ministry of National Security… broadly speaking… is to create an environment of safety and security for our citizens; to protect our borders—the maritime and territorial space; to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and other contraband; to regulate the use of firearms; and to manage the correctional system. Crime has had a very negative impact on our...
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Julian Robinson.
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Contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate by State Minister, the Hon. Julian Robinson

The Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan sees the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) sector as playing a central role in the transformation of Jamaica over the next two decades on the path toward making the transition to becoming a developed country. [Watch the presentation LIVE] ICTs have become engines for social and economic growth globally. Their appropriate utilization...
Opposition Leader, Andrew Holness, MP
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2013 Labour Day Message from the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness, MP

Labour is the most important factor in production. It is the embodiment of the creativity, energy, enterprise and industry of the people. It is the human spirit and endeavour physically manifested in the wealth, goods and services produced for the enjoyment and advancement of society. The historical context of Jamaica is best described as the struggle of labour to be...
By: Andrew Holness
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Message from the JTA President on the Observance of Education Week 2013

This year, in the midst of the economic hardships, public chastisements and threats of violence, we seek to observe May 5-11, 2013 as Education Week, under the theme, Advancing the Nation’s Human Capital through Education. Education Week is packed with activities geared at enhancing the cause of education and teachers as they struggle to educate Jamaican children and youth so...
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Throne Speech 2013 – “JAMAICA: Going for Growth and Development”

Honourable Members: The annual Ceremonial Opening of Parliament provides us as a nation with the opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed so that we can reset our governance compass and recalibrate our efforts in order to address the challenges and grasp the opportunities that are presented. Optimism About Our Country’s Future The Legislative Year we have just...
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Message by the Minister of Information Hon. Sandrea Falconer Launch of PAHO/CDC Report on Violence Against Women March 26, 2013 Talk of the Town Jamaica Pegasus

Ladies and Gentlemen,  the Honourable Prime Minister disignated as her reprsentative at the launch this evening.   The Prime Minister  and by extension the Government of Jamaica believe the status of women and Gender is a critical component of our drive to achieve the Vision 2030 Goal to “Make Jamaica the place of Choice, to Live, Work and Raise Families and...