God has given us the opportunity to see the sun rise on a New Year. Let us rejoice with gratitude and embrace the 2024 canvas of possibilities; to paint new and better pictures for our future with vibrant colors of our Jamaican creativity, dreams, and aspirations, or complete the masterpieces we have started with optimism and determination. Building Peace We...

It is an honour for me to address our Jamaican family as we move into a new year. The challenges of the past year tested the resilience of our people. The increases of the cost of living driven by higher food prices have made everyday survival that much harder. The demoralizing scourge of violent crime has continued to sap our...

My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, it is a privilege and honor to address you this festive season. Christmas, a time of joy and reflection, calls us to embrace the profound message at the heart of the season. Christmas, as we all have come to realize, is not only about merriment and gifts; it is also a...

Dear Jamaica, As we head into the Christmas Season and the close of another year. I give thanks to God for blessing and protecting this beautiful country and I thank you the good people of Jamaica for the privilege and honour of leading this country for yet another year. An important part of job of a leader is to set...

This Christmas as we Jamaicans gather with loved ones and friends, exchange gifts and share meals to celebrate the Christmas Season, we are reminded of the importance of family values and caring for others, and the strength we find in coming together as a nation in unity. Christmas is a time to embrace the spirit of generosity and compassion, and...

Jamaica! Today, as we have been doing for many decades, actually since 1969, we mark our National Heroes’ Day. It is a day wherein we celebrate the strength, service, and sacrifice of our national heroes, and importantly a day that calls upon us to look within ourselves and put into action our own heroism in the service of our country...

Heroes are not defined by superhuman physical abilities but by the strength of their will, courage, and commitment to a noble cause. In other words, heroes recognize the power within themselves and within others to make transformational, positive change. They exemplify the truth that each of us has the capacity to make an impact by standing up for what is...

My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora: I am honoured to address you on this significant day, as we celebrate the 61st anniversary of our nation's Independence under the theme, “61: Proud and Strong”. This moment marks the triumph of our forebears' vision, the strength of our people, and the enduring spirit of our great nation. For six...