The Most Honourable Edward Phillip George Seaga, former Prime Minister of Jamaica and he has still maintained his sense of humour, his deep understanding of the issues that affect Jamaica and his forty-five years in political representation is well spent. Jamaica is indeed grateful for your service and we owe you a debt of gratitude. […]
Continue ReadingMs Valerie Veira, Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation Ms Lisandra Rickards, Chief Executive Officer of the Branson Centre Mrs Imega Breese-McNab, Executive Director of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association and I believe soon to be the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association which I think is an excellent move. Members of the private […]
Continue ReadingThe Government will tomorrow (Tuesday May 1, 2018) move a resolution for the extension of the State of Emergency (SOE) in the parish of St. James. The Government takes note of the Opposition’s position of not supporting the extension of the St. James SOE beyond the current request to be brought to Parliament. The Government […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister, my colleague Heads and I welcome this opportunity to meet with you as we continue to strengthen the UK Caribbean partnership. Our shared history and commitment to promoting democracy, people empowerment, economic development and working together on global challenges are well established. Your invitation today reinforces those shared values enshrined in the Commonwealth […]
Continue ReadingYour Excellency Martin Vizcarra, President of the Republic of Peru; · Fellow Heads of States and Government, · Your Excellency Luis Almagro, Secretary-General of OAS, · Heads of Delegations, · Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Buenas tardes. It is my distinct privilege to address this gathering, in this historic and beautiful city of Lima. President Vizcarra, allow me […]
Continue ReadingThe governing Jamaica Labour Party and the Opposition People’s National Party today (April 4) convened the first in a series of Vale Royal Talks at the University of the West Indies Regional Office. The meeting, which is part of a collaborative and constructive dialogue between the Government and Opposition, focused on a number of important […]
Continue ReadingThe Jamaican society is an economy, it is still pretty much trying to transition out of an industrial based society which, we’ve never really been an industrial based society but, the age in which we exist is a transitional period into a digital age and we are struggling to find our footing for economic growth, job creation, […]
Continue ReadingA state of public emergency has been declared in the St Catherine North Police Division effective Sunday March 18. These enhanced security measures through the Emergency Powers Act will last initially for fourteen [14] days. Crime and violence in particular murders have been escalating in this police division. The security forces have advised me, […]
Continue ReadingThank you Master of Ceremonies, Ms Rosamond Brown Dr the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology The Member of Parliament for the area- and I’m not going to recognize you as minister today, The Honourable Desmond McKenzie- because you’re here in your capacity as Member of Parliament and one of Mr Seaga’s […]
Continue ReadingWe are thankful that all branches of the State can gather in this collegial fashion to hear and be guided by the legislative agenda, policies, programmes and general direction set by the Administration to secure the prosperity of the people. We once again recommit ourselves to work complementarily and earnestly to achieve the set objectives […]
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