I extend sincere congratulations to Donald J. Trump on being elected President of the United States of America. He joins a select group of men who have attained the distinction of becoming Leader of the Free World. This job carries with it an awesome responsibility, as the President of the United States has a major influence on global affairs. Donald...

Mr. Speaker, the Banking Services Act permits a Deposit Taking Institution with the approval of the Supervisory Committee, to appoint an agent through which one or more of the banking services listed in that Act, will be offered. The objective is to allow a widening of banking access channels beyond existing Deposit Taking Institutions’ branch networks and electronic access channels...

A formal statement outlining discussions to date between Jamaica and the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago will be presented to the Senate soon. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, while responding to questions posed by Opposition members regarding relations between the two countries, at yesterday's (October 14) sitting...

I will now present to you an outline of the programme for the planned tribute to our RIO ambassadors in celebration of Jamaica’s achievement at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics Games in August. The well anticipated events are scheduled for this weekend, Friday, October 14, 2016 through to Sunday October 16, 2016 and of course the culmination of National Heritage...

Mr. Speaker, The legacy that we honour and celebrate during Heritage week is a direct result of the selfless acts of our country’s six named National Heroes. During this week every year we acknowledge as a nation that the tenacity, resilience and fearlessness of these freedom fighters laid the foundation for the social, economic and political advancement of Jamaica. It...

I stand here this afternoon as a humble servant of the people, and in particular, the people of the great constituency of South Trelawny whose loyalty and support have made it possible for me to be here this afternoon. See Full Statement Here 

Mr. Speaker… Last week, the people of Jamaica faced the greatest natural threat to their lives and livelihood for many years, in the form of Hurricane Matthew. It is with the deepest sense of relief and gratitude that I say personally, and on behalf of the Government of Jamaica, we are thankful that this Hurricane veered away from its projected...