When this Administration was voted into office in 2016, we promised, as we did on the campaign trail, to change Jamaica’s direction so that our people can have better outcomes in their lives. Under the leadership of the Most Honourable Prime Minister, we have worked to do this in a systematic way, to include the creating and strengthening of institutions...

We observe Labour Day this year by focusing on three critical areas - Climate Change, Road Safety and Food Security. Jamaica is already being impacted by Climate Change. As I speak, we are experiencing the driest six (6) month period in Jamaica’s recorded meteorological history. Portland, which historically had heavy and consistent rainfall is currently suffering from one of its...

Good day Jamaica. Once again, we pause our regular day to day activities to celebrate Labour Day, the day when we work together in our communities and are reminded of the importance of solidarity and collective action in building a more fair and equal society. I wish to endorse the theme selected for Labour Day this year - "Plant a...

Madam Speaker, this year is my seventh year of making a contribution to Sectoral Debates. I am deeply appreciative of the honour and privilege granted to me by the people of St. Andrew Eastern to serve the national interest as a Member of Parliament in this Honourable House. I also wish to thank the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew...

Thank you, Madam Speaker As a serving Member of Parliament since 2007, I am privileged to be standing here today to inform this Honourable House of the accomplishments of my Ministry for the period 2022 to 2023, and the outlook for the Financial Year 2023 to 2024. I thank God, for his continued strength and guidance, and for enabling me...

Madam Speaker, it is indeed a blessing and a privilege to be able to once again stand before this Honourable House to report on the performance of the Ministry of Transport and Mining and present the plans of activities for the year ahead. This is my second year with this portfolio responsibility, and it has been a remarkable journey. I...

Madam Speaker, I am humbled and honoured to have the privilege of standing before you and this Honourable House as the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries for a second year. First of all, let me give thanks to the Almighty for His continued blessings and guidance which has allowed me to successfully navigate this multifaceted portfolio. May my steps continue...

Madam Speaker, and colleague Parliamentarians, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is committed to the Vision of delivering quality labour and social protection services using modern technology, international best practices and sound advice to satisfy our clients and promote their social and economic empowerment. The events of the last three years have underscored the critical role that this Ministry...