My fellow Jamaicans, As we celebrate our 57th year of independence, we have much to be thankful for: – The lowest unemployment rate in our history at 7.8% and youth unemployment fell by 6 percent. – The annual inflation rate is low and stable at 4.2% and the consumer price index is trending downwards. – […]
Continue ReadingFellow Jamaicans, We are able to celebrate our emancipation because our great forefathers struggled for justice and human rights. In this period, we come to terms with our past and define our future unchained. We recall the boldness of Nanny of the Maroons; the defiance of Paul Bogle; the strength and moral fortitude of Sam […]
Continue ReadingMr President, Jamaica is honoured to speak at this high-level plenary of the 108th Session of the International Labour Conference, to commemorate the Centenary of this most important global institution. Jamaica’s democracy was born out of the struggle of the labour movement. Labour is a respected and deeply integrated partner in the tripartite collaborative culture […]
Continue ReadingI’m here because this is a very important day in Jamaica’s history, indeed our government. The government has taken a positive decision towards what we like to call the ownership economy. A few days ago, I was reading the editorial in one of our leading newspapers and you can guess which one that is, and […]
Continue ReadingThank you for your direction of the ceremony so far. Let me assure everyone that my presentation will be brief and therefore I’m expecting to have your full attention. Let me thank Reverend Burchell McPherson for offering the prayers, good to see you again father. Their Excellencies, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen […]
Continue ReadingMadam Director of Protocol and Ceremony, Ms Gloria Henry Reverend Peter Burnett, Thank you for your prayers The Honourable Karl Samuda, the Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mrs Marlene Malahoo-Forte, Attorney General and Member of Parliament for the constituency in which we are now, Mr Mark Hart, Chairman […]
Continue ReadingThank you very much Dermon and may I offer you congratulations on your new appointment as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Since I made it the recommendation for the appointment I know that you will do a good job. I want to thank Mrs Myers for her fervent prayers […]
Continue ReadingWhat a blessing it is for us to celebrate and commemorate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as we acknowledge that He is the reason for the season. Take a walk with me down memory lane, as we revisit the old time Jamaican Christmas. Children are happy, laughing and playing, families […]
Continue ReadingThis is the new day that the Lord has made and we who have been spared to see it, rejoice and are glad in it for we stand on the threshold of new possibilities and opportunities. As a country, we were able to accomplish much in 2018: Our economy continued its recovery and entered its […]
Continue ReadingThe Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Conference of Executive Management and Heads of Mission Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Salutations: Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles, Jnr, […]
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