The Vision of a Lawful Jamaican Society In my first Sectoral Debate Presentation as Minister in July 2012, I said to the House that we were “On a Mission to Make Jamaica Safe and Secure.” I made the point then that we needed a new framework of law enforcement based on: Transparency, trust, and credibility; Strong measures against gangs, major...

2015 SECTORAL PRESENTATION BY HON. ROBERT PICKERSGILL M.P. MINISTER OF WATER, LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE “Enabling Jamaica’s Sustainable Future”   INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker I begin my presentation by thanking you for your patience and understanding in providing the requisite leadership for our deliberations, over the years.  In fact, based on my research, you are the tenth Speaker to serve...

A: INTRODUCTION Before I get into the heart of the presentation, let me publicly express appreciation for the work of my two political colleagues, my Minister without Portfolio and the Minister of State. The reality is that, without their support, it would be impossible to manage the range of sectors covered by this mammoth Ministry. In addition to carrying out...

Senate Statement By Senator the Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson, QC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on the Visit to Jamaica of the President of the United States of America, The Honourable Barack Obama and the CARICOM/USA Summit 8th-9th April 2015 and Jamaica’s Participation in the Seventh Summit of the Americas, Panama, 10th-11th April 2015   Mr. President,  ...

Theme: Generating growth and development through science technology, energy and mining Introduction: This year for the first time, the Budget has been presented and approved before the end of the financial year and in time for the beginning of the new financial year. This historic development also includes limits on the length of Sectoral presentations. Each portfolio minister has been...

Mr. Speaker, I consider it a great honour to have been asked by the Most Honourable Prime Minister to open the Sectoral Debate for the 2015/2016 financial year. It is a real privilege to serve as an elected representative of the people and I thank God for blessing me with the health and strength to perform in this role. I...

Mr. Speaker, a good leader is a good listener. The people speak and you listen.You listen, you reflect and you respond. Sometimes that reflection requires a change but that is par for the course, adaptability is a law of life. After the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting and the ensuing media reports about my Ministry, I listened carefully. I heard...