Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of the Budget Debate, I had no clue that I would be making history in our Honourable House by being the first Minister of Government to open and close the Budget Debate and, then, only a few weeks later, be given the honour to open the Sectoral Debate. Mr. Speaker, when we negotiated the current...

It is my distinct privilege to address this gathering, in this historic and beautiful city of Lima. President Vizcarra, allow me to express my sincere gratitude to you, as well as to the rest of the Government and people of Peru, for the very warm and gracious hospitality extended to me and to my delegation since our arrival. Mr. President,...

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 State Colleague Heads of Government Distinguished Business Leaders Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning Welcome and Introductions Thank you for allowing...

Thank you for allowing me to address you this morning. I am honoured to be at the CEO Summit, here at the Summit of the Americas as we share our perspectives on shaping a better future for all our peoples. This is my first Summit as Prime Minister of Jamaica. Let me thank You Excellency, President Vizcarra, for graciously hosting...

The governing Jamaica Labour Party and the Opposition People's National Party today (April 4) convened the first in a series of Vale Royal Talks at the University of the West Indies Regional Office. The meeting, which is part of a collaborative and constructive dialogue between the Government and Opposition, focused on a number of important national issues. The leaders held...

MS, I wish to table the 2017 Annual Statistical Reports for the Supreme Court and the Parish Courts in this Honourable House. This is significant, MS, it is the first time Reports of the activities in the Courts are being tabled in the form of a statistical Report in the House. In May 2016, the Ministry of Justice engaged Dr....

Mr President as I rise to lead and contribute to the tabling of the Appropriation Act, 2018, I first wish to thank The Most Honourable Prime Minister, Andrew Holness for allowing me to continue to serve the people of Jamaica in this esteemed Chamber. Even more so Mr President I am sure I speak on behalf of the members of...