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 ReadingThank you for those kind words, Charlie. Master of Ceremonies Mr Fernando Rivera, General Manager of the Shipping Association Mr Martin Medina, Caribbean Shipping Association Group D Chairman, thank you for the invocation. Mr Juan Carlos Croston, President of the Caribbean Shipping Association And of course, our own Charles Johnston of the Jamaica Shipping Association Mr Marc […]
Continue ReadingTo the debate on the resolution and where points have been repeated, I note them for emphasis. What I believe is being emphasized is what are the strong points of evidence to be considered by Members of the House in making the decision to exercise their constitutional right to approve the extension. Well, you have […]
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 ReadingI was at an event last week where I obviously over exerted and so I’m recuperating. Clearly, Mr Clarke and Williams didn’t do much. I’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. […]
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 […]
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