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...

Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of the Budget Debate, I had no clue that I would be making history in our Honourable House by being the first Minister of Government to open and close the Budget Debate and, then, only a few weeks later, be given the honour to open the Sectoral Debate. Mr. Speaker, when we negotiated the current...

It is my distinct privilege to address this gathering, in this historic and beautiful city of Lima. President Vizcarra, allow me to express my sincere gratitude to you, as well as to the rest of the Government and people of Peru, for the very warm and gracious hospitality extended to me and to my delegation since our arrival. Mr. President,...