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State of the Nation Debate 2011 Presentation by Senator Marlene Malahoo Forte
Mr. President As I see it, the state of the nation is that of a house under renovation. A caution sign immediately comes to mind: …
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Closing Budget Debate Presentation to Parliament – Shaw
[Click here to view entire speech (PDF)] Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago I invited this House and the nation to draw inspiration from the tremendous …
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PM Golding’s Budget Presentation: From Stability to Growth
[Click here to view entire speech (PDF)] This debate has been conducted in the manner to which we have long been accustomed. One side seeks …
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Minister Henry Budget Presentation: Generating Growth & Productive Job Opportunities
[Click here to view entire speech (PDF)] Mr. Speaker, after three and a half years at the helm of the Transport and Works Ministry, I …
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Minister Shaw’s Budget Presentation: From Stability to Growth
Mr. Speaker, exactly a year ago, Jamaica faced a very different reality. Certainly for me, and the Economic Management Team at the MOF, it was …
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International Women’s Day 2011 Message from the Hon. Olivia Grange
This year, International Women’s Day March 8, marks 100 years of observance of the day. As Minister with responsibility for Women Affairs and Gender Issues, …
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Address by Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding to Intersessional meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government St. Georges, Grenada
I am sure I speak for all my colleagues in expressing appreciation to Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, the government and people of Grenada for the …
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Back to school Message for September 2010
Parents, teachers, students, educators, friends, once again we look forward to the start of a new school year. For some of us it is a …
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Sectoral Presentation by Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Micheal Henry July 27, 2010
THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Approaching three years into my stewardship of the Transport and Works portfolios, I am happy to be now delivering the kind of …
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Budget Presentation 2010 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Dr. the Honourable Christopher Tufton, M. P. June 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, permit me to thank this Honourable House for allowing me a third opportunity to speak on the state of agriculture and fisheries in …
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Presentation in the 2010/11 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives by Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang
Acknowledgements and ThanksMr. Speaker, it is indeed an honour to stand here this afternoon and give an account of my stewardship in this my third …
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Statement to the Senate by Sen the Hon. Dwight Nelson, Minister of National Security April 30, 2010
The Prime Minister in his Budget presentation earlier this month spoke to the Government’s concern about the escalating crime rate in the country. He indicated …
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Closing Budget Presentation to Parliament Honourable Audley Shaw, MP Minister of Finance and the Public Service April 21, 2010
I. INTRODUCTION The title of this year’s presentation “Building the Foundation for Jamaican Prosperity” was carefully and deliberately chosen to give the clearest indication of …
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Budget Debate Presentation Tuesday April 20, 2010 Hon. Bruce Golding M.P. Prime Minister
Budget contextEvery government, in presenting its budget, desires to be able to do more and spend more. Budget debates traditionally provide the occasion for grand …
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Budget Presentation 2010/11 on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, MP, Minister of Tourism
INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker I address this Honourable House against the background of a global economic landscape which was characterized by the worst recession in recent …
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Opening Budget Presentation to Parliament Honourable Audley Shaw, MP Minister of Finance and the Public Service
INTRODUCTIONMr. Speaker, the first quarter of this year has been a very busy period for the Ministry of Finance & the Public Service and all …
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Throne Speech 2010 Delivered by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at Gordon House on March 25, 2010
As we begin this new session of Parliament, we reflect on the legislative year just ended with cautious relief and renewed hope. It was a …
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ROAD SAFETY MESSAGE FROM MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND WORKS, HON. MICHAEL HENRY
Since the start of the year we have lost over 300 persons as a result of traffic collisions. This is a horrendous loss of human …
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MESSAGE FROM MINISTER OF HEALTH, HON. RUDYARD SPENCER FOR WORLD DIABETES DAY/NATIONAL DIABETES WEEK NOVEMBER 14/NOVEMBER 8-14, 2009
Chronic diseases claim about 3 million lives around the world each year and low and middle income countries like Jamaica are primarily affected. This is …
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STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF YOUTH, SPORT & CULTURE, HON. OLIVIA GRANGE, TO THE 35TH SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF UNESCO, PARIS, OCT. 9, 2009
Greetings from Jamaica, the land of the fastest human alive on planet earth. Today we celebrate history. We have witnessed the election of our first …
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