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There are no forces with greater capacity to transform the lives of millions, from poverty to prosperity, than the forces of inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Yet, Jamaica and the Caribbean have struggled with low levels of economic growth and … Continued
Head of Government Presentation III CEO Summit of the Americas “Made in the Americas” Public-Private Partnerships to promote transparency by The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica 13 April 2018 Lima, Peru SALUTATIONS Excellencies Heads of … Continued
Mr. Speaker, today I want to share with you the significant progress we have made together in our journey towards growth and prosperity and to outline the path forward. Through great sacrifice, we have achieved levels of fiscal stability not … Continued
Throne Speech Delivered By: His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J Governor-General We are thankful that all branches of the State can gather in this collegial fashion to hear and be guided by the legislative agenda, … Continued
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (November 21) announced in Parliament the areas to be designated as the boundary of the Cockpit Country and of the Cockpit Country Protected Area. Prime Minister Holness says Cabinet adopted the Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr. (2005) … Continued
As is evident from the pinning ceremony which took place today, the United Nations Development Programme is a critical partner that continues to demonstrate commitment to provide support to governments to integrate the sustainable development goals (SDGs) into national development … Continued
Your Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General and The Most Honourable Lady Allen Dr Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade The Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy Grange, … Continued
Mr. Speaker, I wish to give a brief statement on the current crime situation which is of concern to all of us who live in Jamaica, as well as those in the Diaspora. I wish to give the assurance to … Continued
MR SPEAKER, I begin with commendations to you, Sir, on your leadership. It is my honour to address the House once again as Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. I thank the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, … Continued
Mr Speaker- As the representative of the people of the St James West Central Constituency in this Hounourable House, entrusted with the additional role of principal legal adviser to the Government of Jamaica, I remain humbled by the votes of … Continued
Thank you Mr. Speaker: Mr. Speaker, it is for me a tremendous privilege, to be standing in this honourable house once more as Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern and State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the … Continued
Mr. Speaker, Permit me to reiterate the scope, in terms of subject matters, and impact on the economy of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. This Ministry covers the major areas of the goods-producing sector of the economy … Continued
Mr Speaker Thank you. First, I wish to give thanks to God for his grace and love. It is these that have kept me on this journey and will see me succeed. Sir, I also wish to thank you for … Continued
Mr. Speaker… Acknowledgments: Family, Ministry, Constituency, etc. I want to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity of announcing to the country, Nomination Day and the date of Local Government Elections 2016. It was a special … Continued
I wish to once again thank the staff of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and other agencies for their assistance in the course of preparations for this Debate. I also wish to thank the Prime Minister, Opposition … Continued
Mr. Speaker, on rising I give all praise and Honour to the Almighty Father for bringing us here together and for sparing us, individually, as a Parliament and as a Nation, so that we can all gather here once again … Continued
Mr. Speaker, My heart is overflowing with gratitude to my Maker for the opportunity to rise once again to contribute to a budget debate. I first entered this Honourable House in December 1976 after the historic General Elections of that … Continued
Introduction Just over a year ago, the people of Jamaica sent a clear message that they wanted new and better leadership after years of little or no economic growth, social stagnation and decay. By endorsing our proposals to take Jamaica … Continued
