Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has introduced plans to formally introduce job descriptions for Members of Parliament (MPs) as a part of a broader push to strengthen accountability, productiveness, and public belief in Jamaica’s democratic establishments.
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Talking on the opening of the brand new Parliament and the swearing-in of members of the Senate and the Home of Representatives at Gordon Home on September 18, Dr. Holness stated the transfer will clearly outline the roles and duties of elected officers.
“If this Home is to be a part of the engine of development, then its members should function with the best requirements of effectivity and productiveness and integrity and accountability. That’s the reason throughout this time period, we’ll advance the method to formally institute job descriptions,” the Prime Minister said.
He defined that the descriptions will define what the general public rightly expects of their representatives, together with common attendance and energetic participation in sittings and committees, diligent oversight of ministries and companies, clear use of public assets, and constant engagement with constituents.
The framework can even introduce efficiency measurement mechanisms geared toward bettering accountability. “This isn’t about limiting members; it’s about elevating the usual of service,” Dr. Holness stated. “It’s about making certain that each seat on this Home isn’t just occupied however actively contributing to Jamaica’s progress and prosperity.”
Imaginative and prescient for Jamaica’s Future
Dr. Holness emphasised that his administration’s third consecutive time period is concentrated on shaping the nation’s future moderately than constructing a political legacy.
“It isn’t about what I depart behind, however what Jamaica should obtain, and what Jamaica should obtain is nothing lower than greatness,” he declared. “Jamaica wants to finish absolute poverty within the land and we will do it. We are able to construct a Jamaica the place each household has entry to housing and safe title to their property.”
He additionally pledged continued investments in infrastructure, financial development, and public security, noting the necessity for a first-class forms that helps enterprise and fosters peace and order.
Name for Unity
The Prime Minister used the event to increase an olive department to the Opposition, urging bipartisan cooperation on key nationwide priorities.
“We are able to construct a Jamaica that takes its rightful place among the many main nations of the world. This isn’t a job for one get together or one aspect of the Home,” he stated. “Allow us to work collectively to cut back violence, strengthen our economic system, increase the usual of residing for all Jamaicans, and ship actual outcomes for the individuals.”
The announcement indicators a big shift in how Parliamentarians might be held to account, marking a brand new part in efforts to modernize Jamaica’s governance and deepen public confidence within the political course of.
