I wish to once again thank the staff of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and other agencies for their assistance in the course of preparations for this Debate. I also wish to thank the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, and the Opposition Spokesman on Finance for their contributions. Mr. Speaker, there will be more opportunities to do so...

Mr. Speaker, on rising I give all praise and Honour to the Almighty Father for bringing us here together and for sparing us, individually, as a Parliament and as a Nation, so that we can all gather here once again to recommit through public service to building a better Jamaica. Mr. Speaker, let us not forget that we are here...

Mr. Speaker, My heart is overflowing with gratitude to my Maker for the opportunity to rise once again to contribute to a budget debate. I first entered this Honourable House in December 1976 after the historic General Elections of that year. I remain very grateful for the many blessings which have sustained me over the years. There is no greater...

Introduction Just over a year ago, the people of Jamaica sent a clear message that they wanted new and better leadership after years of little or no economic growth, social stagnation and decay. By endorsing our proposals to take Jamaica from poverty to prosperity under the leadership of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the people have placed their hopes and dreams...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has issued the following statement: “Edi Fitzroy’s passing represents a significant loss. In an entertainment industry where there is a lot of sameness, he was and will continue to be a stand out. Edi had a most distinctive singing style. Whether he was singing about the strength and...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has issued the following statement: “The killing of Mrs Erroline Chin in Heywood, St Mary is the latest in a series of brutal acts of violence against women and girls in our country. I express my most sincere condolences to Mrs Chin’s family and to the entire Heywood...

Jamaica is on a new path. This parliamentary year is filled with the potential for great progress and prosperity. With the new Administration demonstrating its willingness to take the prudent and thoughtful decisions for the benefit of all Jamaicans and building on true partnerships of the last year, our country has a firm foundation for prosperity. One year after the...

[“AN ACT to Promote and enhance standards of ethical conduct for Parliamentarians, public officials and other persons by consolidating laws relating to the prevention of corruption and the award, monitoring and investigating of the government contracts and prescribed licenses and to provide for the Establishment of a single body to be known as the Integrity Commission to promote and strengthen...