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Portia says thanks to Jamaica
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
On the eve of the swearing-in of Jamaica's eighth head of Government, Bruce Golding, outgoing prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, yesterday thanked Jamaicans for what she said was "the unprecedented opportunity to serve as their leader", while committing to continue working for the poor.
Simpson Miller also offered congratulations to Golding, whose Jamaica Labour Party last Monday ended the 18-year rule of the People's National Party in parliamentary elections.
"I give you my commitment to continue to work hard to ensure the protection of the rights of all our people, particularly our children and the poor," Simpson Miller said in a statement.
"Tomorrow, a new prime minister will be sworn-in and a new chapter will begin for our beloved nation. I offer my congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Bruce Golding and the new administration that will be installed to guide the affairs of our country."
Added Simpson Miller: "As I take my leave from office after serving as your prime minister for the past 17 months, I feel compelled to share with you a few thoughts from my heart. I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the unprecedented opportunity that I was given to serve my country as leader. It was an honour and privilege to have served as your prime minister, and on behalf of the administration which I led, I would like to thank all who contributed to the conduct of the nation's business during our time in office."
Simpson Miller also thanked the team of parliamentarians - both Government and Opposition members - public service personnel; members of the security forces, the church, and civil society.
She also extended special thanks to the children "and the members of our extraordinary Jamaican family, both those at home and abroad", adding that words can hardly express how deeply she appreciated their tremendous outpouring of goodwill, support and dedication to the cause of nation-building.
"I leave office proud of the fact that Jamaica's stable democracy remains intact," she said. "I am convinced that the spiritual strength and political wisdom of our people guarantee that this nation will remain true to our democratic traditions."
She also expressed confidence in the Jamaican people who, she said, "have indicated that this is a new time in the history of our country".
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
On the eve of the swearing-in of Jamaica's eighth head of Government, Bruce Golding, outgoing prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, yesterday thanked Jamaicans for what she said was "the unprecedented opportunity to serve as their leader", while committing to continue working for the poor.
Simpson Miller also offered congratulations to Golding, whose Jamaica Labour Party last Monday ended the 18-year rule of the People's National Party in parliamentary elections.
"I give you my commitment to continue to work hard to ensure the protection of the rights of all our people, particularly our children and the poor," Simpson Miller said in a statement.
"Tomorrow, a new prime minister will be sworn-in and a new chapter will begin for our beloved nation. I offer my congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Bruce Golding and the new administration that will be installed to guide the affairs of our country."
Added Simpson Miller: "As I take my leave from office after serving as your prime minister for the past 17 months, I feel compelled to share with you a few thoughts from my heart. I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the unprecedented opportunity that I was given to serve my country as leader. It was an honour and privilege to have served as your prime minister, and on behalf of the administration which I led, I would like to thank all who contributed to the conduct of the nation's business during our time in office."
Simpson Miller also thanked the team of parliamentarians - both Government and Opposition members - public service personnel; members of the security forces, the church, and civil society.
She also extended special thanks to the children "and the members of our extraordinary Jamaican family, both those at home and abroad", adding that words can hardly express how deeply she appreciated their tremendous outpouring of goodwill, support and dedication to the cause of nation-building.
"I leave office proud of the fact that Jamaica's stable democracy remains intact," she said. "I am convinced that the spiritual strength and political wisdom of our people guarantee that this nation will remain true to our democratic traditions."
She also expressed confidence in the Jamaican people who, she said, "have indicated that this is a new time in the history of our country".
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