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I will provide responses and clarification for a set of questions/issues raised by Opposition Spokespersons. ALCOA InvestmentThe Opposition Spokesman on Finance posed six questions about the proposed investment. I must confess surprise at some of the questions, as several of the answers are already in the public domain. Nonetheless I will respond. Environmental Impact AssessmentThe contract for carrying out the...

I will provide responses and clarification for a set of questions/issues raised by Opposition Spokespersons. ALCOA InvestmentThe Opposition Spokesman on Finance posed six questions about the proposed investment. I must confess surprise at some of the questions, as several of the answers are already in the public domain. Nonetheless I will respond. Environmental Impact AssessmentThe contract for carrying out the...

I consider it a real privilege to once again make my contribution to the Annual Budget Presentation to this Honourable House as Prime Minister for the thirteenth consecutive time - the lucky baker's dozen. Despite the exacting demands of this high office that have caused me many times to call on all my reserves of patience, tolerance and fortitude and...

I consider it a real privilege to once again make my contribution to the Annual Budget Presentation to this Honourable House as Prime Minister for the thirteenth consecutive time - the lucky baker's dozen. Despite the exacting demands of this high office that have caused me many times to call on all my reserves of patience, tolerance and fortitude and...

Honourable Members: You meet today at the start of a legislative year which presents both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. The Government senses within our society a new spirit of partnership and a sense of urgency in addressing issues of fundamental importance to our nation. We are determined to build on that spirit. The programme of the administration for 2004-2005...

Ever since the arrival of former President Aristide, he and representatives of the Government have been in dialogue. For a variety of reasons, the Government of Jamaica, with the consent of former President Aristide, has been engaged in efforts to establish a choice of alternatives, should it become necessary or desirable for him and his family to be temporarily located...

Ever since the arrival of former President Aristide, he and representatives of the Government have been in dialogue. For a variety of reasons, the Government of Jamaica, with the consent of former President Aristide, has been engaged in efforts to establish a choice of alternatives, should it become necessary or desirable for him and his family to be temporarily located...

The Caribbean Community has demonstrated considerable diplomatic capacity in formulating the CARICOM Initiative in respect of the ongoing Haitian political crisis. CARICOM has achieved as well a remarkable sense of unity in its response to the aftermath of former President Aristide's sudden departure from office on the 29th of February. These have earned marked respect from sections of the International...

The Caribbean Community has demonstrated considerable diplomatic capacity in formulating the CARICOM Initiative in respect of the ongoing Haitian political crisis. CARICOM has achieved as well a remarkable sense of unity in its response to the aftermath of former President Aristide's sudden departure from office on the 29th of February. These have earned marked respect from sections of the International...

In view of the ongoing developments in our sister state of Haiti, I want to use this opportunity to update Parliament on the present situation, and on Jamaica's and CARICOM's role in attempting to bring about a lasting solution to the crisis. We have sought to do so in keeping with our cherished democratic norms and principles. Background Parliament is...

On behalf of my delegation, I would first of all thank Prime Minister Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and also the Chairman of CARICOM. I also want to thank the Heads of CARICOM, all our brothers here in Jamaica and in the Caribbean family. I also want to thank, in a particular way, each member of that prestigious delegation--Sharon Webster,...

In the light of press reports of the purported suspension of relations with Jamaica by the interim Government of Haiti, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade wishes to state the following: (a)we have received no notification to this effect from the interim Government in Haiti and therefore we cannot respond to the reported action in the absence of...