Speeches

I am very pleased to be participating in the commissioning of this new Hyperbaric Chamber, which plays a vital role in the treatment of scuba diving accidents on behalf of the emergency health services. The chamber is a substantial investment in our drive towards promoting dive tourism, while assisting the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in executing its role and meeting its objectives. 

Theme: Tourism: Delivering on its Promise of Opportunities and Growth

Salutations

Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to be elected as a representative of the people. I therefore begin by thanking God for blessing me with the health and strength to fulfil the role.

SALUTATIONS:

Members of the media, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen…good afternoon.

I am delighted to have been invited to address this special National Ecumenical Service today, as we observe Reggae Month 2013. As we celebrate February as Reggae month with the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association-JaRIA, the theme ‘Reggae 50…A New Dawn’...