Madam Speaker, according to the World Bank (2020), the massive shock of the coronavirus pandemic and the associated containment measures have severely contracted the global economy - the worst since World War II. Madam Speaker, industries have been disrupted, and businesses that require face-to-face interaction are struggling to keep afloat. The traditional way of doing commerce has proven to be...

Madam Speaker, It is my pleasure to update this Honourable House on the plans and programmes that have been put in place by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information for the official start of the new school year on October 5. As we are all aware, Madam Speaker, Jamaica has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The education...

We meet today to signal the start of a new phase in the life of our nation. Thank you for joining us live for this ceremony on all the multimedia platforms. I begin by extending formal congratulations to the Prime Minister Designate whom his Parliamentary Colleagues and the people of Jamaica have chosen once again for this high office. Our...

Mr. Speaker, as we prepare for the new school year during this time of crisis, it is extremely important that all stakeholders work collaboratively with the best interest of our students in mind. The exorbitant fees being requested by some schools are untenable and school administrators are encouraged not to pursue any increase in these fees for the 2020/2021 academic...

My Fellow Jamaicans, we celebrate the 58th anniversary of our nation’s Independence in the throes of a pandemic. Together, we have done well in managing the crisis, through the hard work of thousands of frontline workers and the support and cooperation of most Jamaicans. We cannot afford to become complacent now. We are still at risk. Therefore, we must continue...

My fellow Jamaicans, I greet you with love on this the 58th anniversary of our independence. Our celebrations are affected this year by Covid-19 which is causing severe hardships and pain for our people. Our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and to those who are ill, we wish you a speedy recovery. On behalf of...

“We are going to have to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind. Your mind is your only ruler. The man who is not able to develop and use his mind is bound to be the slave of the other man who uses his mind”. As we pause...

My fellow Jamaicans! Today I greet you in the spirit of freedom even as we face some very serious challenges. As we struggle with the hardships that COVID 19 and economic challenges bring, let us remember that the conditions our ancestors faced were much worse. Yet, they confronted the slave masters and triumphed, With sheer will and determination they won...