My Fellow Jamaicans,   There is something about Christmas which retraces our childhood days and floods our hearts with memories of family and friends. It makes us wish for joy and happiness and that indeed, there will be peace on earth and goodwill among mankind.   That is what we call, “the spirit of Christmas;” that spirit of Love which...

STATEMENT FROM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON THE DEATH OF THE HON. ROGER CLARKE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES It is with shock and sadness that I learnt of the passing of the Honourable Roger Clarke, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries earlier today (August 28).  Only recently I joined with all other Jamaicans in...

My Fellow Jamaicans, If somehow we could relive that First of August, 1838  -  that dawn of “Full Freedom”, perhaps our celebration today would be of a different nature. Yes, there would still be the joy which must come with the celebration of the destruction of the shackles of slavery. There would still be the hopefulness for the better tomorrow...

Honourable Members: We meet to launch the activities for a new Parliamentary year and to set out the next steps as we continue to improve the lives of our people and further develop our country. Today,  the state of our economy is stronger than it was one  year ago. In this new spring, the signs of growth are appearing. The...

Joint Statement Issued By The Governor-General, The Most Honourable Prime Minister And The Leader Of The Opposition Fellow Jamaicans,   Our homeland is passing through a moral crisis such as we have never seen before. Most of us are still reeling from the shock of the heinous crimes committed against our people, young and old alike, babies and young children,...

As we stand at the dawn of 2014, we must take time to reflect on the experiences of the past year and look ahead to the 365 days of an unknown future. Today, many are making resolutions as we seek the best strategy for securing a 2014 which is happier, healthier and more productive than 2013. Others are regretting the...

This year, Jamaicans are again observing Heritage Week against the backdrop of prevailing global economic challenges which have served to deepen national socio-economic difficulties. In my inaugural address in 2009, I had urged Jamaicans to regard the economic downturn as an opportunity to explore new approaches to economic well being, using what is right about Jamaica to fix what is...

Jamaicans who will be honoured for their contribution to nation building on National Heroes Day, October 21,  have been commended by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. In a message read at the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday, October 13, at the Power of Faith Deliverance Ministries, in May Pen, Clarendon,  the Governor...