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This archive was established by the UWI Libraries to support the dissemination of knowledge by providing open access to the digitally preserved intellectual output of the University. Here we aim to collect together in one place the research and scholarship of members of the UWI community. UWISpace provides a platform for the collection, organisation, access and preservation of scholarly information in digital formats.

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    Access to Information Act, 2002
    (2002-05-28) Patterson, Percival James
    This document is an address to Parliament delivered on May 28, 2002, by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Rt. Hon. P.J. Patterson, Q.C., M.P., regarding the Access to Information Act, 2002. The document highlights the Background and Development of the Act, namely: • Initiation (1991): Pursuant to a Cabinet decision on April 15, 1991, a committee chaired by Contractor General Mr. Gordon Wells, C.D., was appointed to recommend legislation on interception of communication, freedom of information, and data protection. • Wells Report & Consultations: Following the final report titled "Freedom of Information: A Door to Open Government" in June 1996, drafting instructions were issued. Extensive consultations took place over two years. • Parliamentary Process (2001–2002): The bill was tabled in December 2001 and referred to a Joint Select Committee. After hearing submissions from over 20 civil society groups, legal associations, public bodies, and international experts, the committee recommended around 60 amendments and deletions in March 2002. Further, the document notes the three fundamental principles of constitutional democracy on which the Act is built, namely: accountability, transparency, and public participation. In this regard the document summarizes: • Access Rights: Grants a legally enforceable right of access to official documentary information held by central government, local government, agencies, and designated public bodies. • Publication Duty: Requires government agencies to make operational rules and practices publicly available. • Exclusions: Excludes the office of the Governor-General, non-administrative judicial functions, and strategic/operational security intelligence, with mechanisms to extend exclusions subject to Parliamentary approval.
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    Launch Of National Export Week
    (1998-06-08) Patterson, Percival James
    The document summarizes a speech emphasizing Jamaica's economic progress, export potential, and future challenges. It highlights economic achievements and opportunities, policy and strategic measures, international negotiations, and future directions.
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    List Of Speeches On Transportation April 1999 - November 2005
    (1999) Patterson, Percival James
    This document is an index listing ten speeches / speaking notes by P.J. Patterson regarding transportation infrastructure development in Jamaica. Patterson emphasized key projects such as: Kingston Trans-shipment port, Spanish Town Bus Depot, Norman Manley Airport, and The Kingston Container Transshipment Terminal expanded through Phase II, involving significant government-private partnerships. Aviation and shipping initiatives also included, namely: dedication of new aircraft for Air Jamaica and efforts to restore direct flights to Canada; participation in international shipping regulations, including IMO ISPS code implementation. Further, the speeches and notes cover strategic developments and partnerships, including: signing of a contract between the Port Authority and Maersk for the Kingston terminal's use. The documents focus on enhancing Jamaica's logistics, ports, and air transport to boost economic growth. These speeches underscore Jamaica’s ongoing focus on modernizing transportation infrastructure.
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