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Jamaica, like the rest of the world faces an uphill battle against one of the most formidable enemies of mankind. This year the world has seen 5 million more infections pushing the number of persons living with HIV to over 40 million almost a 10% increase since 2003. Countries are forced to contend with declining life expectancy and increasing infant...

It is a great honour for me to address this historic meeting of water specialists drawn from across the hemisphere and I must thank you for the invitation to deliver this address. This evening I want to speak on the global water and sanitation crisis; the challenges to ensuring reliable water availability and improved sanitation; the focus of the international...

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, It is my privilege yet again to participate in this annual exercise of reporting to Parliament and the nation on the stewardship of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade which I have the honour to lead. The Ministry, and by the Ministry I mean not only the staff at headquarters here in Kingston but...

Mr. Speaker, I once again thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for the confidence he placed in me when he asked me to assume the responsibility for the Water and Housing portfolio. Indeed Mr. Speaker, water and shelter are two of the most critical human needs. Water Water resource management has shaped the history of human civilizations to a major...

Since the formation of this Ministry in 1998, it has faced numerous challenges, but like the embodiment of the true Jamaican spirit, it has overcome. It is against this background that I would like to present to this Honourable House, this comprehensive compilation of the achievements of the agencies reporting to the Ministry of Transport and Works during the last...

Mister Speaker my first acknowledgement this afternoon is to the Lord God Almighty to whom I lift my voice in thanksgiving for mercies too many to mention. He has been my source of inspiration, strength and light at the end of the tunnel in life when all else seems to grow dim. Special thanks to my spiritual team of pastors...

Mister Speaker my first acknowledgement this afternoon is to the Lord God Almighty to whom I lift my voice in thanksgiving for mercies too many to mention. He has been my source of inspiration, strength and light at the end of the tunnel in life when all else seems to grow dim. Special thanks to my spiritual team of pastors...

I rise today with a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity afforded me over the last year to continue serving my country in the portfolios of Industry, Tourism and Entertainment. In carrying out this task, I have been the beneficiary of the legacy of a long and distinguished line of pioneers in these areas, whose vision and work we...

In many ways, the nation's health took centre stage during the Financial Year 2004-5, not only for the Ministry of Health, but for various individuals, organizations and groups, as they focused on the sector. And rightly so.Because the fact is, that issues of health usually mirror many of the conditions we face. which, left untreated, could become emergencies or become...

In many ways, the nation's health took centre stage during the Financial Year 2004-5, not only for the Ministry of Health, but for various individuals, organizations and groups, as they focused on the sector. And rightly so.Because the fact is, that issues of health usually mirror many of the conditions we face. which, left untreated, could become emergencies or become...

SALUTATIONS: Recognition of contribution of Ambassador Frechette who demitted office on July 3. Welcome to Susan Segal who is now President and CEO of Council of the Americas. INTRODUCTION I feel honoured to be invited to address such an influential gathering once again. I regard your invitation as reflective of your deep interest in Jamaica's development and our historical friendship....