Mr. Speaker, my presentation today, among other things, will speak to the advances we have made thus far on the journey from poverty to prosperity. I will also highlight how we have managed, and will continue to make our budget more responsive to the impact of natural disasters. Of course Mr. Speaker, I could not conclude this presentation without making...

Mr. Speaker, I will start my presentation not in the usual way of highlighting all the achievements in my constituency which are too numerous to list, but rather to speak to the overall parish of Portland and the vision and holistic plan that this Andrew Holness-led Government has. The plan to upgrade and uplift Portland to create job opportunities is...

Mr. Speaker, my esteemed colleagues, I wish to acknowledge the confidence reposed in me by the Most Honourable Prime Minister, Andrew Holness and the Honourable Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang to share on the national security portfolio for the country. I wish to pay special thank you to the former Ministers of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague and...

Mr. Speaker, I rise and give thanks to God for sparing us as a nation, so that we can all gatheragain in this House to discuss the people’s business and recommit ourselves as instruments of his will. Mr. Speaker, I must take this opportunity to specially recognize: • My Family • My Constituents of South Central St. Catherine whom I...

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...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the Almighty for enabling meto make my 21st Presentation in these debates. I thank my faithful, dedicated and committed Constituency Executive and the people of East Kingston and Port Royal for their unrivalled support, guidance and encouragement. I express sincere gratitude to my Councillors; Mrs. Loraine Dobson, who is now the veteran and recently elected Jacqueline...