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...

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...

World Teachers' Day is an opportunity to acknowledge our teachers and say thanks for the significant contributions they make in our classrooms and communities. Celebrated in more than 100 countries world-wide, including Jamaica, the day which is observed annually on October 5, commemorates teachers' organizations worldwide. We thank God for sparing our nation and teachers from the ravages of Hurricane...

Statement to the Parliament by the Honourable Robert Montague, MP, Minister of National Security on the recent flare-up of violence in St. James   Preamble: Just before going into my statement, I would like to urge everyone to be calm. Panic and knee-jerk responses cannot and will not solve our problems, neither will panic confront crime. In my sectoral presentation...

Mr. President, I am honoured to join fellow leaders at this 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which affords us an opportunity to undertake the most effective global response to the challenges for which the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was elaborated. I congratulate you on your assumption of the Presidency of this session, and am particularly pleased...