Mr. Speaker, on rising I must give thanks to God for sparing us, individually, as a Parliament and as a Nation, that we can all gather here once again to deliberate on the people’s business and recommit ourselves as instruments of His will. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the people of Jamaica who exercised […]
Continue ReadingMESSAGE FROM THE MOST HON. ANDREW MICHAEL HOLNESS PRIME MINISTER LABOUR DAY 2016 My Fellow Jamaicans, As we mark Labour Day, we recall the heroic and landmark struggles of the Jamaican worker from the cane fields of Frome in Westmoreland to the docks of the Kingston Waterfront. It was these workers’ struggles that seeded […]
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THE MOST HON. ANDREW HOLNESS, ON, MP PRIME MINISTER Teachers’ Day Message We join the nation in celebrating Teachers for their invaluable contribution to the growth and development of our nation. Jamaica’s global impact has been inextricably linked to the incredible job our teachers have done in nurturing and shaping the minds of our brightest […]
Continue ReadingSalutations: Thank you, master of ceremonies Miss Fae Ellington The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller Leader of the Opposition Honourable Dr. Horace Chang Minister without Portfolio, Office of the Prime Minister Honorable Daryl Vaz Honourable Mike Henry Minister of Transport and Mining Other Members of the Cabinet and Parliament His Excellency Mr. Niu Qingbao Ambassador […]
Continue ReadingJamaica is pleased to join other members of the Commonwealth family across the world in commemorating Commonwealth Day 2016, under the theme “An Inclusive Commonwealth”. The Commonwealth encompasses 53 states from all major continents and boasts a total population of over 2.2 billion people, representing the world’s major religions and racial groups. It exhibits rich […]
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MESSAGE THE MOST HONOURABLE ANDREW HOLNESS, ON, MP PRIME MINISTER Jamaica is pleased join other members of the Commonwealth family across the world in commemorating Commonwealth Day 2016, under the theme “An Inclusive Commonwealth”. The Commonwealth encompasses 53 states from all major continents and boasts a total population of over 2.2 billion people, representing the […]
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Address: The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON MP Mr. Speaker, with the swearing-in of Senators and Members of the Parliament a new government of Jamaica is now effectively in place. Mr. Speaker, I stand here, Prime Minister of Jamaica, humble servant of the people and faithful steward of their affairs. Mr. Speaker, the Almighty […]
Continue ReadingMr. Speaker, with the swearing-in of Senators and Members of the Parliament a new government of Jamaica is now effectively in place. Mr. Speaker, I stand here, Prime Minister of Jamaica, humble servant of the people and faithful steward of their affairs. Mr. Speaker, the Almighty has been good to us. His grace and mercies […]
Continue ReadingInternational Women’s Day (IWD) presents a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable contribution women have made to the development and advancement of society and celebrate their social, economic, cultural and political achievement. Everyone knows that Jamaican women are hard workers who achieve whatever they set their minds to accomplish. The recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) […]
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS SWEARING-IN CEREMONY MARCH 3, 2016 Partnership for Prosperity Salutations Your Excellencies, the Governor General, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen Leader of the Opposition the Most Honorable Portia Simpson Miller Former Prime Ministers: The Most Honorable Edward Seaga and Mrs. Seaga The Most Honorable PJ Patterson The Honorable Bruce […]
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