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Holness, 43, later delivered a 23-minute presentation calling for partnership.
"I am under no illusion as to the meaning of this mandate," he said.
"We have not won a prize. Instead, the people are giving us a test. There is no absolute agency of power. This means that the winner cannot take all, or believe we can do it alone."
Partnership for Prosperity
Salutations
* Your Excellencies, the Governor General, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen
* Leader of the Opposition the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller
* Former Prime Ministers:
*The Most Honourable Edward Seaga and Mrs. Seaga
*The Most Honourable PJ Patterson
*The Honourable Bruce Golding and Mrs. Golding
* My fellow Jamaicans
I recognise that I stand here today only by the Grace of God. It has not been an easy journey to this podium, but earnest labour and fervent prayers conquer all. To God be the glory.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude, honour and humility that I took the Oath of Office moments ago, fully conscious of the magnitude of expectations and responsibility I have assumed, but equally energised and optimistic about a prosperous future for Jamaica. I pledge to serve the people of Jamaica faithfully, with all of my energies, all of my heart, mind and soul.
I stand here today happy to be representing the voice, vision, vote and victory of Jamaica.
We may have different voices and different votes on a similar vision, regardless of our differences, Jamaica was victorious at the General Elections. It is not perfect, but we can all be proud of the people, systems and institutions that make up our democracy.
Meaning of the Mandate
On the day of Election, I witnessed a young man carrying, cradled in his arm, an obviously bed-ridden elderly man from a polling station. I was touched by the sight. In the bustle of the busy school yard, as they passed, the elderly man pointed his ink stained finger at me and said, “Andrew, do the right thing!”
I stand here humbled by the awesome power of you, the people, and I commit to doing right by you. The people are sovereign and their views and votes must never be taken for granted.
The people of Jamaica did not vote in vain. They expect a government that works for them and by the same expectation, an Opposition that is constructive. This historic election delivered the smallest majority but also the clearest mandate: Fix Government!
With this mandate:
*There is no majority for arrogance
*There is no space for selfishness
*There is no place for pettiness
*There is no room for complacency and
*There is no margin for error
I am under no illusion as to the meaning of this mandate. We have not won a prize. Instead, the people are giving us a test. There is no absolute agency of power. This means that the winner cannot take all, or believe we can do it alone.
Leading Partnerships for Prosperity
To achieve the vision of shared prosperity through inclusive economic growth and meaningful job creation, now more than ever, Government must lead, activate, empower and build real partnerships. I intend to lead a Government of partnership. The solutions to our problems do not rest with Government alone. The sum total of our potential exceeds our problems; our collective capabilities are greater than our challenges, but it is only through partnership that these capabilities and this potential can be seized, harnessed and realised for the good of Jamaica.
Partnerships require trust, clear assignment of responsibility and an elevated sense of duty.
There is only so much trust that pledges and statements of commitment can buy. I understand that the Jamaican people now want to see action in building trust. This is part of fixing government. Everyone who will form the next government must be seized of this expectation. From the politician making policy to the civil servant processing an application, we must act dutifully to fulfill our responsibilities. Trust requires the actualisation of our commitments. We will fulfill our commitments.
Our actions can achieve so much more if they are coordinated. We will bring greater coordination, rationality and focus to the role of government so that the objectives of partnership can be clear.
There is no doubt that significant numbers of Jamaicans have lost hope in our system, but I am encouraged that a far larger number maintains faith, keeps hope and continues to pray that Jamaica will grow and prosper.
I am energised by the expressions of willingness to work with our new Government in the interest of Jamaica. The sense of duty is alive and well. There is more hope than despair and this creates a great opportunity to form partnerships for prosperity.
READ DI RESS YAHSOH
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...lness-sworn-pm
"I am under no illusion as to the meaning of this mandate," he said.
"We have not won a prize. Instead, the people are giving us a test. There is no absolute agency of power. This means that the winner cannot take all, or believe we can do it alone."
Partnership for Prosperity
Salutations
* Your Excellencies, the Governor General, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen
* Leader of the Opposition the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller
* Former Prime Ministers:
*The Most Honourable Edward Seaga and Mrs. Seaga
*The Most Honourable PJ Patterson
*The Honourable Bruce Golding and Mrs. Golding
* My fellow Jamaicans
I recognise that I stand here today only by the Grace of God. It has not been an easy journey to this podium, but earnest labour and fervent prayers conquer all. To God be the glory.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude, honour and humility that I took the Oath of Office moments ago, fully conscious of the magnitude of expectations and responsibility I have assumed, but equally energised and optimistic about a prosperous future for Jamaica. I pledge to serve the people of Jamaica faithfully, with all of my energies, all of my heart, mind and soul.
I stand here today happy to be representing the voice, vision, vote and victory of Jamaica.
We may have different voices and different votes on a similar vision, regardless of our differences, Jamaica was victorious at the General Elections. It is not perfect, but we can all be proud of the people, systems and institutions that make up our democracy.
Meaning of the Mandate
On the day of Election, I witnessed a young man carrying, cradled in his arm, an obviously bed-ridden elderly man from a polling station. I was touched by the sight. In the bustle of the busy school yard, as they passed, the elderly man pointed his ink stained finger at me and said, “Andrew, do the right thing!”
I stand here humbled by the awesome power of you, the people, and I commit to doing right by you. The people are sovereign and their views and votes must never be taken for granted.
The people of Jamaica did not vote in vain. They expect a government that works for them and by the same expectation, an Opposition that is constructive. This historic election delivered the smallest majority but also the clearest mandate: Fix Government!
With this mandate:
*There is no majority for arrogance
*There is no space for selfishness
*There is no place for pettiness
*There is no room for complacency and
*There is no margin for error
I am under no illusion as to the meaning of this mandate. We have not won a prize. Instead, the people are giving us a test. There is no absolute agency of power. This means that the winner cannot take all, or believe we can do it alone.
Leading Partnerships for Prosperity
To achieve the vision of shared prosperity through inclusive economic growth and meaningful job creation, now more than ever, Government must lead, activate, empower and build real partnerships. I intend to lead a Government of partnership. The solutions to our problems do not rest with Government alone. The sum total of our potential exceeds our problems; our collective capabilities are greater than our challenges, but it is only through partnership that these capabilities and this potential can be seized, harnessed and realised for the good of Jamaica.
Partnerships require trust, clear assignment of responsibility and an elevated sense of duty.
There is only so much trust that pledges and statements of commitment can buy. I understand that the Jamaican people now want to see action in building trust. This is part of fixing government. Everyone who will form the next government must be seized of this expectation. From the politician making policy to the civil servant processing an application, we must act dutifully to fulfill our responsibilities. Trust requires the actualisation of our commitments. We will fulfill our commitments.
Our actions can achieve so much more if they are coordinated. We will bring greater coordination, rationality and focus to the role of government so that the objectives of partnership can be clear.
There is no doubt that significant numbers of Jamaicans have lost hope in our system, but I am encouraged that a far larger number maintains faith, keeps hope and continues to pray that Jamaica will grow and prosper.
I am energised by the expressions of willingness to work with our new Government in the interest of Jamaica. The sense of duty is alive and well. There is more hope than despair and this creates a great opportunity to form partnerships for prosperity.
READ DI RESS YAHSOH
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...lness-sworn-pm