Madam Speaker, I believe we can all agree that these last two years have been extremely trying times for Jamaica, and the world. We give God thanks for sparing our lives and keeping us safe to gather here to discuss plans for the nation. Madam Speaker, it is not an easy task to manage any Parliament. The objective is to...

1.1 Salutations & Expressions of Gratitude Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking Almighty God for his kindness, as well as his many blessings, and mercy. To God be the Glory, great things He hath done. Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a global day, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and...

Honourable Members, This year is our 60th year of Independence. As we celebrate, let us honour the contributions and heroic sacrifices of those who laid the foundation on which we continue to build. Our 60 years of political independence have had many challenges, but Jamaica remains a strong, resilient, democratic and free nation, with huge potential and opportunities to build...

“New Dawn, New Journey: The Trajectory Of Our Lives”  My Fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora:  On this first day of 2022, we welcome a new dawn of limitless possibilities. Today, as we start a new journey into the unknown, I offer you words of hope and courage.  Hope to believe that better days are on the horizon,...

THE MOST HONOURABLE ANDREW HOLNESS I am sure we are all breathing a collective sigh of relief that we made it through one of the most challenging years; globally, nationally, and personally, in our lifetimes. As Jamaica, like the world, tried to protect our population from the deadly virus, through measures such as curfews, lockdowns, mask wearing and vaccination, these...

To my fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, Happy New Year! 2021 has come and gone, and my family and I wish that 2022 will be a safe, healthy and prosperous year for each and every one of you. As a new year begins, we have the opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed. 2021 was a year...

“Peace Amid the Storms” My Fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, greetings. Today millions of people around the world are celebrating Christmas with families and friends. This is a time of cheer, goodwill, and peace. A time to reflect on the year that is closing and see just how much we achieved in our endeavours. During WW1, on...