ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to present my 7th Sectoral presentation on National Security. I want to acknowledge and express my appreciation to the Honourable Prime Minister for his continued trust and confidence. I also want to acknowledge my esteemed Cabinet colleagues, with whom I have had the privilege of working as a team. My appreciation extends to the members of both sides of this House, but I must give special mention to the Class of 2020 on this side. Our relationship is very special, as I had the privilege of recruiting many of them. Despite being elected in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have demonstrated remarkable resilience and unity throughout these difficult times.
I wish to acknowledge and thank my Minister of State, the Honourable Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, my Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, the chief technical directors, and all the members of staff of the Ministry of National Security (MNS), as well as the heads of agencies, which
make up this complex ministry that is responsible for public order, public safety and the general security of our country.