Mr Speaker, None of us get to this House to make our contribution without the support, guidance or encouragement of others. So, at the very outset, I would like to give thanks to those who have made it possible for me to be here and to participate once again in this Budget Debate. First, much thanks and respect due to...

Salutations I rise to make my second Budget presentation in the capacity as Shadow Minister of Finance & Planning. Today I wish to publicly thank: My beautiful and loving wife Sandra, whose solid support has enabled me to face and overcome many challenges over the 35 years that we have been together. Babes, this year I will once again quote...

Mr. Speaker, I begin by thanking Almighty God, from whom all blessings flow. Great is thy faithfulness. Great is thy mercy and thy loving kindness. It was exactly one year and two days ago that the people of St. Andrew Northwestern elected me to represent them as their Member of Parliament. I thank them for their support and again pledge...

IN PARTNERSHIP TOWARDS THE NEW PROSPEROUS JAMAICA We gather here today, at the start of the new Parliamentary year, fully conscious of the fact that our individual and collective efforts play a crucial role in charting a course for a new Jamaica. Over the past three years, there has been great hope across the country and action towards prosperity. This...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the Almighty for enabling meto make my 21st Presentation in these debates. I thank my faithful, dedicated and committed Constituency Executive and the people of East Kingston and Port Royal for their unrivalled support, guidance and encouragement. I express sincere gratitude to my Councillors; Mrs. Loraine Dobson, who is now the veteran and recently elected Jacqueline...