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Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

National Security Minister’s Statement on Crime in 2013

The 2013 calendar year ended with 1197 murders versus 1099 recorded for 2012 or a disappointing increase of 9%. For the first half of 2013, the figures were continuing the downward trend experienced since May 2010. However, in the third...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister’s Address at the Logistics Hub Seminar

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is invited to play on the drum by a student of the Genesis Academy, who was entertaining guests at the launch of Digicel Foundation’s 10th anniversary on January 15, on the grounds of the Stella Maris Foundation in St. Andrew. Enjoying the moment are Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); Digicel’s Regional Chief Executive Officer, Andy Thorburn (second left); and Chair, Digicel Foundation, Lisa Lewis (right).

Prime Minister’s Address at the 10th Anniversary of the Digicel Foundation

Governor-General
H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J — Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

2014 New Year’s Message – The Governor-General, H. E. the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen

2014 New Year’s Message – Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

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The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

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2014 New Year’s Message – Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness

Fellow Jamaicans, I join you in welcoming the New Year 2014 with great expectations. As we herald in the New Year and pause to reflect on the year past, let us give God thanks. In the past year we have had proud moments in sports, entertainment and culture. We must continue to build on these areas of strength and capitalize...

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Christmas Message 2013 by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

My fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, at Christmas time we pause to reflect on the goodness of God in sending His only Son into the world to teach us to how to give the best of ourselves in the service of others. It was the Prophet Isaiah, who was among the first to declare the spirit of servant-hood as...

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

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Message from the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism & Entertainment for the start of the Winter Tourist Season

My fellow Jamaicans … It’s that time of year again, when, as a nation we are encouraged to reflect on the importance of the tourism sector, as we welcome the start of the 2013/2014 winter tourist season which begins on December 15. Jamaica like many of our neighbours in the wider Caribbean region has faced numerous challenges over...

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Tribute to Nelson Mandela by Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

TRIBUTE TO NELSON MANDELA BY PRIME MINSTER, THE MOST PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER, AT JOINT SITTING OF PARLIAMENT, FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2013 “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela It...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

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Finance Minister’s Closing Budget Presentation, May 1, 2013

INTRODUCTION: Mr. Speaker, we have come to the end of our budget process which began on the 4th of April, 2013 with the presentation of the Estimates of Expenditure. Let me thank the Members of this Honourable House who have made contributions in the Standing Finance Committee and to the Debate which I opened on April 18th, 2013. Mr. Speaker,...

Minister of Justice and Government Senator, Hon. Mark Golding.

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Human Rights Day 2013 Statement By Senator the Hon. Mark Golding Minister of Justice

The Government of Jamaica is pleased to join the rest of the world in celebrating and recognizing Human Rights Day 2013. The UN General Assembly proclaimed December 10 as Human Rights Day in 1950 in order to bring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the common standard of achievement for all nations, to the attention of the peoples of the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson.

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International Human Rights Day Message from Minister of Foreign Affairs

This year, Human Rights Day holds a special significance,as it coincides with the 65th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 20th Anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is widely recognised as the common standard of achievement for human rights of all peoples and nations, it is...