"I Believe in Jamaica... Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage." Greetings to my fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora as we celebrate Heritage Week. It is important that in our quest to build a bright future for Jamaica, we pause to reflect on the past and renew our hope in our people, our land and our heritage. Heritage...

One of our most precious assets as a people is our heritage - the experiences, traditions and culture that have moulded us over the years into who we are and what we are. It includes the struggles that we endured, the triumphs won and the wisdom we gained to confront the challenges of tomorrow. This past week was observed as...

On the occasion of the celebration of Heritage week and National Heroes' Day 2010. "I believe in Jamaica... Our People, Our land, Our Heritage" My fellow Jamaicans, each year on this day, we pause to review our journey, remember our National Heroes and Heroine as we celebrate their contribution to the freedom and independence which we enjoy as a people....

Every year on the first Monday in October, Jamaica joins countries around the globe in observing World Habitat Day which highlights the right of all citizens to adequate shelter. It reminds us of our collective responsibility to ensure the sustainability of both our built and natural environment. Minister of Water and Housing, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Today, approximately half of...

IntroductionMr Speaker, one of the most pressing issues facing our beloved nation today is the need to find solutions to our energy crisis, starting with the implementation of our National Energy Policy. Let me from the outset indicate that this Administration is committed to affording our nation the prospect of cheaper and more environmentally friendly sources of energy. Additionally, energy...

Torrential rains and other adverse weather conditions associated with Tropical Depression No. 16 which later became Tropical Storm Nicole impacted the island of Jamaica from 26-29 September 2010. The event produced bands of showers and thunderstorms over most of the island but more so to the southern, south eastern and western ends of the island. The tropical system resulted in...

International Teachers Day, October 5, 2010, provides another forum for the world to recognize and honour the immense contribution of teachers to human development and progress. It is with a deep sense of appreciation that I pay tribute to all teachers in Jamaica as we commemorate the day. The commitment of our teachers over decades has produced the sons and...

Every year on the first Monday in October, Jamaica joins countries around the globe in observing World Habitat Day which highlights the right of all citizens to adequate shelter. It reminds us of our collective responsibility to ensure the sustainability of both our built and natural environment. Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang. Today, approximately half of the...

Today, Jamaica joins in the global celebrations of World Tourism Day under the aptly selected theme by the United Nations World Tourism Organisations (UNWTO) "Tourism & Biodiversity". As we acknowledge tourism as one of the world's most successful industries, we also look to inform and educate our citizenry on the responsibility that comes with managing such a propitious sector. Our...

Again, I congratulate you on your assumption of the Presidency of the 65th Session of the General Assembly and assure you of the full cooperation of my delegation. I extend Jamaica's appreciation to your predecessor, His Excellency Dr. Ali Treki, for so ably guiding the proceedings of the 64th Session of the General Assembly. Partnership of Nations We come to...

Mr. President,My delegation joins in congratulating you on your Presidency of the 65th Session of the UN General Assembly and for your chairmanship of this important High-Level meeting. I also commend Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for his initiative in convening this meeting. Mr. PresidentIt is clear that we are in danger of failing the targets which we set for ourselves at...