Workers Week Message

MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER

WORKERS' WEEK 2009

This year's Workers' Week has found us in the throes of a global financial crisis and confronted by even greater challenges than those that existed in previous years; therefore, giving even greater significance to this year's Workers' Week. These challenges that prevail, highlight the need for a deeper sense of unity and love amongst our people; and place on us, a greater demand for commitment to work and service, in order to build our nation.

I appeal to Jamaicans to let that fire of volunteerism be alight in your hearts; and join with family, friends, the church, your community and any other organization, in executing projects and programmes in the various communities. The problems out there are great - but not insurmountable. Through a forged, concerted and sustained effort, inroads can be made in tackling the myriad of challenges, with which we wrestle.

I urge Jamaicans to recognize that each of us has a stake in this country; and we must readily embrace our responsibility in making a contribution to its growth and development. This sustained development that we wish for our beloved nation, cannot be achieved in isolation - as the Government cannot do it alone - it must be done with cooperation and collaboration!

So, as we mark Workers' Week 2009, let us all "ketch the vibes..." and go out into the various communities throughout the country and "labour with love."

Bruce Golding

Honourable Prime Minister