My Fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora: Greetings! Today we celebrate the 58th anniversary of our independence and despite the difficult context and restrictions, we have much for which to be thankful. No matter where in the world we are, our hearts still swell with pride, and a deep sense of patriotism whenever we witness the hoisting of...

My Fellow Jamaicans, we celebrate the 58th anniversary of our nation’s Independence in the throes of a pandemic. Together, we have done well in managing the crisis, through the hard work of thousands of frontline workers and the support and cooperation of most Jamaicans. We cannot afford to become complacent now. We are still at risk. Therefore, we must continue...

My fellow Jamaicans, I greet you with love on this the 58th anniversary of our independence. Our celebrations are affected this year by Covid-19 which is causing severe hardships and pain for our people. Our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and to those who are ill, we wish you a speedy recovery. On behalf of...

“We are going to have to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind. Your mind is your only ruler. The man who is not able to develop and use his mind is bound to be the slave of the other man who uses his mind”. As we pause...

My fellow Jamaicans! Today I greet you in the spirit of freedom even as we face some very serious challenges. As we struggle with the hardships that COVID 19 and economic challenges bring, let us remember that the conditions our ancestors faced were much worse. Yet, they confronted the slave masters and triumphed, With sheer will and determination they won...

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make my contribution to the Sectoral Debate of the 2020/2021 Financial Year. This marks the 40th consecutive year I have served in this Honourable House. I consider it a great honour and privilege to have been given the opportunity to serve the people of Jamaica as a Member of Parliament. I wish to thank...

Mr. Speaker, let me acknowledge the power and goodness of Jah who has given me health, strength and guidance over these 40 years, as the representative of the people of Central Clarendon nine consecutive times. The people of Central Clarendon must be given Pride of Place for their continued, unwavering and indefatigable confidence in me. I recognize and am humbled...