Among the many things we the people of the Caribbean have in common is the warm and welcoming Caribbean Sea. Its foamy crests embrace all our coastlines. Our island homes are set like tiny jewels amidst its crystal blue waters. Yet each jewel is different – rare and precious –distinctive and diverse. As Caribbean peoples, our similarities and our differences...

SALUTATION Spanish Town Mayor, His Worship Councillor Norman Scott Mr Sidney Bartley, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Culture Distinguished Representatives of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO Officials of the Jamaica Archives and Records Department, and other Government Agencies and Departments Our Young Citizens Ladies  & Gentlemen Members of the Media   I am pleased to participate in...

The Ministry of Health continues to formulate policies and programmes to reach the goal of a healthy and stable population. As part of my commitment to secure the health and wellbeing of the people of Jamaica, the Ministry of Health has crafted a Strategic Business Plan which takes into account our National Development Plan Vision 2030, this Administration’s Manifesto and...

The mandate of the Ministry of National Security… broadly speaking… is to create an environment of safety and security for our citizens; to protect our borders—the maritime and territorial space; to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and other contraband; to regulate the use of firearms; and to manage the correctional system. Crime has had a very negative impact on our...

The Government of Jamaica is aware of the adverse analytical finding of one of our national athletes following testing conducted by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) during the May 4, 2013 Jamaica Invitational Meet under the supervision of an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Doping Representative. The IAAF is continuing to conduct its results management procedures in accordance with...

The Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan sees the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) sector as playing a central role in the transformation of Jamaica over the next two decades on the path toward making the transition to becoming a developed country. [Watch the presentation LIVE] ICTs have become engines for social and economic growth globally. Their appropriate utilization...

Labour is the most important factor in production. It is the embodiment of the creativity, energy, enterprise and industry of the people. It is the human spirit and endeavour physically manifested in the wealth, goods and services produced for the enjoyment and advancement of society. The historical context of Jamaica is best described as the struggle of labour to be...

Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today, to stand again in this Honourable House and to account in this Debate, to the people of Jamaica for my stewardship of the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries. As I do so, I greet and acknowledge the support of all stakeholders in this vital sector of the economy. Let me specially acknowledge :...