Statements by the Prime Minister

The 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 […]

Prime 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 […]

Your 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 […]

The 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 […]