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Poverty to Prosperity
Budget Presentation
Gordon House March 19, 2015
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister stuck his head in the sand and the Prime Minister covered his
head with the sand. It was not until the epidemic reached crisis proportions that there was
even an attempt to coordinate a response.
We must always remember, the greater value of the public health system is
prevention
rather than cure
. It will come as no surprise if the next report on economic performance
reflects the negative impact of sick days on productivity and output. This, Mr. Speaker,
cannot be blamed on any drought or global recession. This would be a direct result of the
government‟s incompetence and mismanagement!
Mr. Speaker, let us boldly take on the challenge of fixing the health care system. Let us do
so in a practical way. Let us step up to the
National Health Insurance for Wellness
Advancement (NHIWA)
. Let us as a people take responsibility for our health and well-
being so that we can move Jamaica from Poverty to Prosperity.
Riverton City Dump
Mr. Speaker, I led a team from the Opposition on a tour of the Riverton City dump in May of
last year.