SALUTATIONS:   Mrs. Diana Stewart, AMCHAM President Mrs. Becky Stockhausen, Executive Director of AMCHAM Mr. Isaiah Parnell, Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy Ms Lisa Hyde, US Consular Service Members of the Montego Bay Business community Ladies and Gentlemen   I welcome the opportunity to address you on the occasion of your Speakers Forum;  it is also my pleasure to...

This year, Safer Sex Week is being celebrated under the theme "Tek Charge”. It is an urgent appeal for persons to take control of their sex lives by using condoms, taking an HIV test and reducing the number of sex partners they have. This appeal comes against the background of the thousands of Jamaicans who continue to engage in risky...

It is with a sense of deep sadness that I pay tribute this afternoon, on behalf of the government, people of Jamaica and the People’s National Party, to a distinguished patriot and politician, whose work and service spoke loudly of excellence and commitment.  One who must easily be numbered among Jamaica’s most outstanding sons - Ambassador the Hon.  Dudley Joseph...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Honourable Sandrea Falconer has expressed sadness on the passing this morning of veteran journalist and talk show host, Wilmot "Mutty" Perkins. She says his passing has robbed Jamaica of an outspoken and fearless Journalist and talk show host who would never back down from his convictions about any issue. Minister Falconer says: “Our...

[Salutations]: Hon. Zaila McCalla, OJ – Chief Justice & Chairman of Archives Advisory Committee Deputy Chair – Mrs. Yvette Scott Immediate Past President – Mrs. Pauline Nicholas Mrs. Claudette Thomas – President Elect, The Honourees -  Ms Stephaney Ferguson - Mrs. Albertino Jefferson - Ms. Norma Amenu-Kpodo I consider it a distinct honour and pleasure that your association has invited...

Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Excellencies Members of the Diplomatic Corps Ladies and Gentlemen I am pleased to welcome you - the members of the Diplomatic Corps, to the Office of the Prime Minister on the occasion of the 12th renewal of Diplomatic Week. I am delighted that we have such a...

It is with a deep sense of sadness that I rise to pay tribute to my friend, brother, and colleague, Ambassador the Honourable Dudley Joseph Thompson, OJ, QC. He was so intricately woven into the fabric of our public life, that many persons are not aware that Ambassador Thompson was not born in Jamaica. He was actually born in Panama,...

Welcome: Governor General, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Andrew Holness and Mrs. Holness Visiting Presidents and Prime Ministers and their delegations Members of the Diplomatic Corps Members of Parliament-Elect Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen My Fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad   Oh Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;...

My fellow Jamaicans. The dawn of a New Year is always eagerly anticipated.  It is ushered in with much jubilation, excitement and renewed hope for success, and with us Jamaicans there is always that special flavour.  Generally, it is at this time also that we review the past year and make plans for new and greater achievements over the next...

"On the Threshold of a New Beginning" My Fellow Jamaicans: I address you at a most historic moment in our country. Never before has an address been given at the New Year by a Leader of the Opposition who is also  Prime Minister Designate. Let me thank the people of Jamaica, including the youth and our children for the warmth,...

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”  These words capture so movingly, if inadequately, the feelings of all of us about Christmas. There is no other season like this; none that evokes the kinds of positive emotions, the sense of joy, peace, goodwill and unity;   the deep sense of our common humanity. The fact that Christmas is celebrated not...