Julian speaks about his achievements and aspirations in this must-read interview with Alexander Britell of the online news magazine Caribbean Journal.
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The People's National Party's 2011 Manifesto outlines the party's 18 point plan for managing the economy, creating jobs and improving socio-economic conditions for all Jamaicans. Download and read a copy here, and send your comments: let's start the conversation about how to make Jamaica prosperous once again.  President of the People’s National Party (PNP) Portia Simpson Miller, today laid out a blueprint to tackle some of Jamaica’s most pressing socio-economic challenges, including reversing a five per cent decline in the economy under the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration of the past four years. Addressing today’s launch of the PNP’s Manifesto for the next general election at the Wyndham Kingston hotel, Mrs. Simpson Miller presented an 18-point plan encompassing what she described as exciting and creative approaches to boost economic growth and development while giving people power through a social contract.
“We must reverse the decline of five per cent in the economy compared to where it was just four years ago. We can do it and we know if any team can do it, our team can do it,” Simpson Miller pointed out. Pointing out some of the main points in the PNP’s proposed “18 Steps to Full Empowerment” plan, Simpson Miller said a future PNP government would negotiate a new loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund; expand and re-engineer Petrojam to reduce petroleum costs through a joint venture partnership to lower petroleum costs and contribute to increasing national productivity; and would remove the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on electricity. If the PNP formed the next government, it has also committed to establishing near shore Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) industries with the Mandeville University Knowledge Centre as the hub for education, training And job creation. The PNP also plans to restart job creation beginning with the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). Mrs. Simpson Miller says the PNP is committed to leading the fight against corruption; providing an affordable safety net through improvements to the PATH programme; and fashioning new consultative mechanisms within Jamaica’s Westminster system of parliamentary democracy to include meaningful participation from critical stakeholders such as civil society organisations. The PNP, she said, would be establishing a National Council of Justice to formulate the proper administration of justice and to protect and promote respect for fundamental human rights. Simpson Miller was critical of the JLP government for its arrogant and disrespectful approach to labour, and pledged to restore decency and trust to wage negotiations. She also said t the PNP would be resolute in its defense of the disabled and other vulnerable groups and presented a copy of the PNP’s manifesto in Braille to longstanding disability advocate, Mr. Derrick Palmer.  Julian J. Robinson was this morning officially nominated as the People's National Party candidate for Member of Parliament in the St. Andrew South Eastern Constituency.
At 10:45 am, following blessings from Bishop of Kingston Robert Thompson, Julian, flanked by Councillor for the Vineyard Town division Andrew Swaby, sitting Member of Parliament Maxine Henry-Wilson and former Member of Parliament and aunt Heather Robinson went into Campion College where he officially began his bid for the SE St Andrew seat. Outside, dozens of enthusiastic PNP supporters danced and sang party songs and Happy Birthday to Party President Portia Simpson Miller. When the official paperwork was completed, Julian released two white doves as a plea for peace for the constituency and Jamaica over the election period. From Campion, Julian went to give support to fellow first-time candidate Andre Hylton of Eastern St Andrew, who was being nominated at Mona High School.  Jamaicans will go to the polls to elect a new government on December 29, 2011. Nominations for candidates will take place on December 12, which is also the birthday of PNP leader Portia Simpson Miller.
Remember to vote early, and when you vote, to put your X beside the HEAD.  In an amazing display of People Power, thousands thronged to Cross Roads in S.E. St. Andrew last night to see PNP President Portia Simpson Miller introduce the 63 candidates slated to represent Team PNP in the upcoming general elections.
It was nothing but love and good vibes as comrades from all over Jamaica came out to support their candidates and to hear the leader speak out against government corruption and mismanagement. People Power!!  Early risers in S.E. St. Andrew may have seen Julian out early this morning zipping thorough the streets on his bicycle!
From about 5am to 8 this morning, Julian was riding through the constituency, delivering birthday cards, letters and brochures to residents of Hopefield, Clieveden, Hillcrest Avenues and other streets in the Golden Triangle. If Julian hasn't reached your community yet, drop us an email and we'll tell you when to look out for a visit. |
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