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Andrew Holness

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first: 2016-09-24
most recent: 2022-09-24
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-general-debate

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“However, in a climate of historically low economic growth, this potential is gravely threatened by our having to choose between debt repayment and catalytic growth spending. Jamaica has no choice. Jamaica must repay its debts, and we are repaying our debts. However, the consequence of this is that no resources are available for the Government to make the kinds of public investment that stimulate economic growth. In addition, spending on critical issues, such as security — the absence of which negatively impacts growth — is compromised. In these circumstances, developing countries would previously be able to tap into development assistance that can be used for growth-inducing countercyclical investment in infrastructure, which in turn strengthens debt-repayment capacity.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We are also resolute in our commitment to ensuring that economic activity is undertaken in a manner that not only protects and preserves our natural environment, but that also develops our most important asset — the people of Jamaica. We will also continue to develop a social protection network that is essential to safeguarding the welfare of the most vulnerable in our society. While we pursue a self-reliant path, I must bring to the attention of the General Assembly a matter that requires international cooperation. Highly indebted middle-income countries (HIMIC) like Jamaica are poised for economic transition with the attainment of relatively high levels of health and education.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Like many other countries, our path towards sustainable development has been hindered by years of low growth, crippling national debt and high unemployment, which have been exacerbated by our vulnerability to natural hazards and other exogenous shocks. Consistent with the priorities of Vision 2030 Jamaica and the global Sustainable Development Goals, my Government is implementing strategies to achieve economic growth, job creation, security and poverty alleviation. Those are our overriding objectives for the next four years. We are forging stronger partnerships with our private sector and undertaking structural reforms to foster an enabling business environment, which will make Jamaica a more attractive destination for local and foreign direct investment.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“He is to be commended for his tireless efforts in guiding the Organization, allowing it to remain at the forefront of international dialogue, consensus-building and cooperation. With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September last year, we, as a global community, have committed ourselves to securing the well-being of all peoples. Jamaica is mindful, however, that for this outcome to be realized, national efforts must be complemented by global partnerships. Indeed, we are conscious that transforming our world is the responsibility of all of us — of every nation and every individual. Under my leadership, despite the challenges, we in Jamaica are fully committed and are laying the foundation for accelerated, sustained economic growth.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“I am honoured to join fellow leaders at the General Assembly at its seventy-first session, which affords us an opportunity to undertake the most effective global response to the challenges for which the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was elaborated. I congratulate Mr. Peter Thomson on his assumption of the presidency for this session, and am particularly pleased that the representative of a small island developing State is presiding over our Assembly. I am confident that his deliberations during this session will translate into meaningful commitments and actions under his able leadership. Let me thank the Secretary-General for his contribution to the work of the United Nations over the past 10 years.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)