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I understand the frustration when people feel that government is moving too slowly. Jamaicans want to see things get done, and they have every right to expect efficiency. But being fast cannot mean breaking the rules, cutting corners or believing that the only way to get things done is to “chop the line.” We have to build a public service that can move with urgency while maintaining transparency, accountability and integrity. Permanent Secretaries also have an important responsibility to advi…

Government must work for the people. I have made it clear that files cannot sit on desks, approvals cannot be unnecessarily delayed, and public servants must do their jobs without using their positions to frustrate the Government’s lawful mandate. Ministers set the policy direction, while Permanent Secretaries and the public service must make sure that direction is carried out properly and efficiently. At the end of the day, Jamaicans want to see things get done. We must know who is responsib…

MASTERCLASS [quoting @DiegoMac227: "The underlying problem is not simply political, but moral. A society cannot aspire to the public truth if those who should seek it dedicate themselves to adulterating it. Journalism that lies, cuts, operates and constructs fake news does not fulfill any noble function, on the contrary, it poisons the public conversation. It degrades the democratic debate and turns citizens hostage to agendas that do not respond to the general interest, but to the interest of …

Close the curtain on the National Congress of JUSTICE 2026 by delivering a closing speech that outlines the new direction, determination and commitment of this sacred party struggle. JUSTICE chooses the difficult path, which is the path of principle, idealism and the courage to do the right thing. We will never compromise principles or betray the ideals of the Reformation just to defend power. The results in Johor and Negeri Sembilan must be accepted with humility. Don't point fingers or make …

In Melaka today to be with my comrades in arms in the National Congress of JUSTICE 2026. In my basic speech, I called for the pledge of struggle through the Permatang Pauh Declaration 28 years ago, when we chose the difficult path to overcome the tide by embracing the strength of all people across races, religions and regions to form a more democratic, just and humane Malaysia. We continue the great ambition of the great statesman, the late Dato' Onn Jaafar, who earlier envisioned a political ve…

Uh, thank you to the uh, Presidential Communications Secretary, Secretary Dave Gomez, for your kind introduction. The uh, esteemed members of the uh, diplomatic corps, uh, we have also with us the uh, Ilocos Norte first district representative, uh, Sandro Marcos, and Quezon province second uh, district representative, JJ Suarez, uh, FKP president, Cliff Benson, together with the association's officers and members, my fellow workers in government, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. First of al…

[music] [music] [music] >> The work of foreign correspondents carries a unique responsibility. You tell the world the story of the Philippines. Also helping Filipinos better understand the world that is around us. The Philippine government recognizes that a free, independent, and responsible press remains indispensable to any democratic society. This is why we consider media practitioners, including our photo journalists, as our partners in promoting good governance and transparency. As I commit…