Salutations   Current Dry Spell As was predicted, this year we are again experiencing the effects of the phenomena of global warming and climate change. This continues to manifest itself not just in the lack of rainfall, but also in the forest and farm fires which have resulted from the current dry spell. In light of this, I wish to...

Tribute to Teachers Today we pause to honour and pay tribute to some real heroes –our teachers. Teachers’ Day is a time to share stories about and express appreciation to teachers who have shaped our lives –fundamental people who helped us to be what we are today. For me there was Ms Butler who took time to notice that the six-year-old...

Mr. Speaker, as I rise to make this contribution to the sectoral debate 1. I give God thanks for the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference 2. I want to thank you and the parliamentary staff for the work that has been done in organizing...

The Vision of a Lawful Jamaican Society In my first Sectoral Debate Presentation as Minister in July 2012, I said to the House that we were “On a Mission to Make Jamaica Safe and Secure.” I made the point then that we needed a new framework of law enforcement based on: Transparency, trust, and credibility; Strong measures against gangs, major...

2015 SECTORAL PRESENTATION BY HON. ROBERT PICKERSGILL M.P. MINISTER OF WATER, LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE “Enabling Jamaica’s Sustainable Future”   INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker I begin my presentation by thanking you for your patience and understanding in providing the requisite leadership for our deliberations, over the years.  In fact, based on my research, you are the tenth Speaker to serve...

A: INTRODUCTION Before I get into the heart of the presentation, let me publicly express appreciation for the work of my two political colleagues, my Minister without Portfolio and the Minister of State. The reality is that, without their support, it would be impossible to manage the range of sectors covered by this mammoth Ministry. In addition to carrying out...

Senate Statement By Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on the Visit to Jamaica of the President of the United States of America, The Honourable Barack Obama and the CARICOM/USA Summit 8th-9th April 2015 and Jamaica’s Participation in the Seventh Summit of the Americas, Panama, 10th-11th April 2015   Mr. President,  ...

Theme: Generating growth and development through science technology, energy and mining Introduction: This year for the first time, the Budget has been presented and approved before the end of the financial year and in time for the beginning of the new financial year. This historic development also includes limits on the length of Sectoral presentations. Each portfolio minister has been...