The Jamaica Anti-Doping (JADCO) views with deep concern the utterances by various persons in the public sphere in their attempt to discredit the work of JADCO, its Commissioners, the Government of Jamaica and the success of Jamaican athletes. Like most Jamaicans, JADCO joins in congratulating our athletes for their outstanding performances at the recently concluded World Championships. Our athletes were...

Once again, Jamaica proudly joins the global community in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, 2013. This year’s observance takes on added significance as this international stalwart and freedom fighter fights for his life on his 95th birthday. We give thanks for his sustained life while continuously praying for his recovery. It was my distinct pleasure to serve...

"As the nation is aware, we are under the threat of Tropical Storm Chantal. This afternoon, I convened a meeting of the National Disaster Committee to assess our state of readiness should the country be affected by the approaching Storm. While the current forecast could be considered favourable in terms of possible strengthening of the system as it approaches the...

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...

Speaker, I begin by again congratulating the Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, in being a visionary in establishing this Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change. The inter-linkages between the portfolios and indeed, across portfolio Ministries such as Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Transport, Works and Housing and Agriculture and Fisheries, to name a few, are no...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller in responding to recent statements by Opposition Leader, Andrew Holness in relation to the International Monetary Fund deal at a Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica Chairman's Club Forum, said the country’s leaders are to be mindful of public statements which may have international repercussions. “Anything we say in Jamaica is captured globally. What kind of...

Cabinet began a special three day meeting at Jamaica House today. The Prime Minister outlined the Administration’s focus on growth, development and job creation. She emphasized that in order to achieve this over the medium term it is vital that we reduce the burden of the national debt. The Prime Minister said it was necessary to secure an agreement with...

Mr Speaker,   Last week I reported to this Honourable House the damage sustained due to the passage of Hurricane Sandy on Wednesday, 24thof October. Since then Hurricane Sandy moved northwards and developed into a 'Superstorm' which also devastated areas on the North Eastern seaboard of the United States of America and parts of Canada. Parts of the Tri-State area,...