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Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased to rise to make my contribution to the Sectoral Debate, which will be my first in the capacity of Minister of Tourism and Entertainment. I would like to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for the confidence she has reposed in me by assigning me this important portfolio responsibility. Congratulations to the Speaker, Clerk...

Mr. Speaker there is a lot for me to be thankful for in this 50th year of our Independence. I thank Almighty God for the gift of life and his many blessings. I thank the People's National Party, this great Party whose policies and whose philosophy, like my own, put people first.  I thank the great citizens of South East...

I have taken note of a statement issued by Dr. Horace Chang, Opposition Spokesman on Housing, Water, Environment and Climate Change. Dr Chang’s statement is misleading, mischievous, unfounded and has no basis in truth. Immediately after the Government became aware of the incident, the Government put into gear, its emergency response over a matter that is the subject of intensive...

SALUTATION: Mr. Chairman Hon. Anthony Hylton, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Other Government Officials Members of the Diplomatic Corps Private Sector Leaders Ladies and Gentlemen   I am pleased to join the Anbell Group for the launch of the Anbell Trade Exchange. Let me congratulate the dynamic Mr. Andrew Pairman and his team for their vision in creating this...

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ·         The Almighty, for His Grace and Mercy toward me ·         My Family ·         The Most Honourable Prime Minister, Mrs. Portia Simpson-Miller for her leadership and confidence in my capability to lead this portfolio ·         Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Andrew Holness, MP ·         Parliamentary colleagues for their support and encouragement ·         My Minister of State, Hon. Colin Fagan,...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says there must be a rights-based approach to realistically shape global policy into action, particularly as it relates to children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and women, all of whom are the most marginalised and vulnerable in society. She said specific attention must be paid to addressing those fundamental, yet sensitive human...

Madam Michelle Bachelet, President DilmaRousseff Presidents and Prime Ministers Former Presidents and Prime Ministers YourExcellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen Members of the media I thank you Madam Chairperson, for your gracious words of introduction.   On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, I wish to congratulate the Government and people of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the...

Mr  President, Heads of State and Government, Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen   Mr President, I take pleasure in congratulating you on your election to lead the proceedings of this historic conference. We have every confidence in the strong leadership of Brazil in steering this conference to a successful conclusion. You can be assured of the full cooperation of Jamaica in...

Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and a sense of humility that I rise in this honourable House today to make my contribution to the sectoral debate – my very first as Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. It is made more special since the opportunity comes in the year when our nation celebrates its first 50 years of...

A:      INTRODUCTION 1. This is my 19th year as a Member of Parliament.  Have participated in every Budget Debate since my election to Parliament, either as Minister of Finance and Planning, or as Opposition Spokesman. However, first time speaking in Sectoral Debate. 2. Honoured to have been asked to open and close this Debate.  Sincerely hope that members on both...

Jamaica aligns itself with global community in marking International Domestic Workers’ Day. In doing so, we pay tribute to and value the services and contribution of the estimated 58,000 domestic workers in Jamaica. At all levels throughout the society, the benefits of your service as domestic workers can be seen as it is you who help to take care of...

MESSAGE BY THE MOST HON. PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER, PRIME MINISTER TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS’ DAY JUNE 16, 2012   Jamaica aligns itself with global community in marking International Domestic Workers’ Day. In doing so, we pay tribute to and value the services and contribution of the estimated 58,000 domestic workers in Jamaica.   At all levels throughout the society,...