Once again, Jamaica proudly joins the global community in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, 2013. This year’s observance takes on added significance as this international stalwart and freedom fighter fights for his life on his 95th birthday. We give thanks for his sustained life while continuously praying for his recovery. It was my distinct pleasure to serve...

Mr Speaker, We are all aware at this time that Jamaica’s track and field programme is being scrutinized from top to bottom as a result of the recent news of the Adverse Analytical Findings in the A-samples provided by some of our best athletes during the National Junior and Senior Championships which were held at the National Stadium from June...

Jamaica through its Anti-Doping Agency, JADCO has consistently had a rigorous programme for in and out of competition testing while providing public education for all who participate or wish to participate in sport, including at the high school level. The rigour of this programme is not new and it is clearly effective as it is from our own testing protocol...

“As the nation is aware, we are under the threat of Tropical Storm Chantal. This afternoon, I convened a meeting of the National Disaster Committee to assess our state of readiness should the country be affected by the approaching Storm. While the current forecast could be considered favourable in terms of possible strengthening of the system as it approaches the...

Today, I am very pleased not only as Minister with Responsibility for Information, but also as a former practising journalist to be able to participate in a debate on a piece of legislation which has been significant to members of my profession. For a number of years, members of the media fraternity have lobbed and fought for changes to our...

Among the many things we the people of the Caribbean have in common is the warm and welcoming Caribbean Sea. Its foamy crests embrace all our coastlines. Our island homes are set like tiny jewels amidst its crystal blue waters. Yet each jewel is different – rare and precious –distinctive and diverse. As Caribbean peoples, our similarities and our differences...

SALUTATION Spanish Town Mayor, His Worship Councillor Norman Scott Mr Sidney Bartley, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Culture Distinguished Representatives of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO Officials of the Jamaica Archives and Records Department, and other Government Agencies and Departments Our Young Citizens Ladies  & Gentlemen Members of the Media   I am pleased to participate in...