Julian J. Robinson M.P.

Julian J Robinson is Member of Parliament for South Eastern St. Andrew and Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning and the Public Service

MP Julian Robinson 10th Annual Constituency Report for the year ended 2021

For the 10th consecutive year, to mark the anniversary of my election as Member of Parliament, I present the St Andrew South Eastern MP’s  Annual Report.

2021 was the second year of the Covid-19 Pandemic, and many of the projects we normally undertake were cancelled due to Government health protocols. Nevertheless, I am proud to share highlights of the initiatives and projects that were able to be executed in 2021, given the restrictions.

In 2022, I will continue to represent your concerns and interests, both at the national and community levels. 

​MP Julian Robinson's presentation in the State of the Constituency Debate in Parliament on November 3, 2021

See attached my Constituency Debate presentation

MP Julian Robinson contribution to the Budget Debate entitled "Restructuring for growth with equity" delivered in Parliament on March 11, 2021

See attached my Budget Debate presentation

MP Julian Robinson 9th Annual Constituency Report for the year ended 2020

See attached my annual constituency report for the year ended 2020.
At the end of each calendar year, I produce a report of my activities as Member of Parliament. This represents my 9th annual report since my first election as MP in 2011.
This forms part of my commitment to accountability and transparency as a public official.
2020 was particularly challenging due to Covid as a number of our traditional projects (summer camps) had to be cancelled.
We pivoted and implemented new initiatives such as free WiFI hotspots.
Happy ready.

MP Julian Robinson appointed chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee

See attached my opening remarks at the first meeting of the Public Accounts Committee for the new Parliamentary year held on December 15, 2020

MP Julian Robinson Sectoral Debate Presentation - June 23, 2020

See attached
In my presentation, I called on the Government to eliminate GCT on tablets and computers for a 6 month period, to ensure that every student has a data card for Internet access and for the OUR to take steps to improve our telecoms services

MP Julian Robinson 8th Annual Constituency Report 
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As part of an election commitment to transparency and accountability, every year for the past eight years of my service as Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, I have published an account of my work over the year. 
This report highlights some of the initiatives and projects undertaken during the calendar year of 2019.
It does not attempt to cover every single activity, but provides an overview of my work as your Member of Parliament.

MP Julian Robinson's contribution to the Sectoral Debate 2019 as Opposition Spokesman on Science and Technology - May 28, 2019

See attached presentation

The ruling by the Supreme Court in the constitutional challenge I brought to the NIDS Act - April 12, 2019
See attached link

My statement on the ruling by the Supreme Court on the NIDS - April 12, 2019

We are a country of laws not of men.
We do not exult as though we have been victorious.
It is the law that is the victor.
It is the people and Constitution of Jamaica that are the victors.
The real victors are the people of Jamaica as their Constitutional rights have been vindicated.

The decision today is a vindication of the value of the Jamaica Constitution and its Charter on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms and the right that it gives to every Jamaican to ensure that the laws which Parliament enacts are consistent with the Charter of Rights.

The decision clarifies for us all, especially for us as Parliamentarians, our duty to make sure the laws we enact are consistent with the Constitution. A less hurried approach to this legislation would have avoided this process.

The court's ruling is more generally, a critical one, in helping all Jamaicans understand the importance and scope of the new Charter of Rights, and especially rights such as the right to privacy which is protected more fully in the 2011 Charter.

The Court's ruling also gives very importance guidance on the burden on the state to justify limits on the fundamental rights and freedoms in the Charter. It is not that legislation cannot limit these rights but they must be demonstrably justifiable in a democratic society, and that is a high standard.

MP Julian Robinson's Annual Report for 2018

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As part of an election commitment to transparency and accountability, every year for the past seven years of my service as Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, I have published an account of my work over the year. 
This report highlights some of the initiatives and projects undertaken during the calendar year of 2018.
It does not attempt to cover every single activity, but provides an overview of my work as your Member of Parliament.
This year, for the first time, in response to requests from constituents, I have included an overview of my legislative work in Parliament.

MP Julian Robinson's contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament on May 22, 2018

See attached presentation

MP Julian Robinson's contribution to the debate on extending the State of Emergency in St. James in Parliament on May 1, 2018

See attached presentation

Consultation on proposed Town House and Gated Community Legislation

The Real Estate Board & Commission of Strata Corporation hosted a consultation on proposed legislation for townhouses and gated communities on March 6, 2018.
Attached is the presentation done by the project consultant, Delrose Campbell.
If you live in a townhouse, gated community or strata, this proposed legislation will affect you.
Persons interested in making submissions can send them to info@reb.gov.jm

MP Julian Robinson speaking about his 6th Annual Constituency Report

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MP Julian Robinson's 6th Annual Constituency Report

Consistent with a commitment I gave to provide an annual account of my work as Member of Parliament, I am attaching a copy of my report for the calendar year 2017.
See attached report

MP Julian Robinson's contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in Parliament on November 7, 2017

See attached presentation

MP Julian Robinson's presentation to the Jamaica Institute of Financial Services/Jamaica Bankers Association Anti Fraud Seminar on July 13, 2017 entitled "Why CEOs must take cyber security seriously"

See attached presentation

MP Julian Robinson's Contribution to the Sectoral Debate on April 25, 2017

See attached presentation

MP Julian Robinson's 5th Annual Constituency Report

Consistent with a commitment I gave to provide an annual account of my work as Member of Parliament, I am attaching a copy of my report for the calendar year 2016.
See attached report

Julian Robinson's presentation to the National Executive Council of the People's National Party on his election as General Secretary on December 4, 2016

See attached presentation

MP Julian Robinson's Contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in Parliament on Wednesday, November 2, 2016

See attached presentation

Read Julian Robinson's response to an article written by former Prime Minister Edward Seaga in a Gleaner article of October 25, 2016

The full unedited text is attached

MP Julian Robinson makes presentation entitled "Open data as a platform for collaboration - The Caribbean experience at a conference of business leaders, politicians and academics from the Caribbean region at Wilton Park in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2016

See attached presentation

MP Julian Robinson featured in Sunday Gleaner article of October 9, 2016 as General Secretary Elect of the People's National Party
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Click on attached link to the article

MP Julian Robinson's Contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 as Opposition Spokesman on Information and the Knowledge Economy

See attached presentation

Presentation at the University College of the Caribbean on "Youth empowerment through technology" on April 13, 2016

See attached presentation

MP Julian Robinson's 4th Annual Constituency Report

Consistent with a commitment I gave to provide an annual account of my work as Member of Parliament, I am attaching a copy of my report for the calendar year 2015.
See attached report

MP Julian Robinson's Contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in Parliament on Wednesday, September 9, 2015

See attached presentation

Entrepreneurship training program for students in S.E. St. Andrew - making hats

MP Julian Robinson partnered with Junior Achievement Jamaica to deliver an entrepreneurship training program for students in his constituency.
See attached link to article

Gleaner interview: Lunch with Lalah: Julian Robinson - Breaking Stereotypes

See attached link to interview

Short feature on Start Up Jamaica and the progress made by young Jamaican tech entrepreneurs

See attached video

Why the Caribbean Court of Justice? I will be voting in favour of Jamaica adopting the CCJ as its final court. My reasons for doing so are outlined in a presentation done by my father earlier this year.

See attached speech delivered by my father, Judge Patrick Robinson at the UWI Homecoming Week in March 2015. The yellow highlights are my own.

Presentation on Jamaica's Open Data Initiatives at the Canada-Caribbean Twinning Initiative Conference on Open Government and Open Data in Ottawa, Canada on April 28, 2015

See attached presentation

Short video on the installation of 3 solar PV systems at computer labs in Franklyn Town, Jacques Road and the McGregor Gardens communities in S.E. St. Andrew

See attached video 

Presentation on the Jamaica's Business Process Outsourcing Industry and Start Up Jamaica at the IV Annual Latin American Telecoms, Technology and Internet Public Policy Forum on March 9, 2015 in Miami

See attached presentation

The Nannyville Health Centre was officially opened on February 11, 2015. The facility was originally built in the 1970s and has never been operational until now.

See attached video with my remarks at the opening

The Jamaican Government launched its National Cyber Security Strategy on Wednesday, January 28, 2015

See attached document

Interview with Edmond Campbell of the Gleaner on the release of my 3rd Annual Constituency Report

See attached interview

3rd Annual Constituency Report for S.E. St. Andrew

Consistent with a commitment I gave to provide an annual account of my work as Member of Parliament, I am attaching a copy of my report for the calendar year 2014.
See attached report

A feature on the Nannyville Gardens community and the effort to bring back peace, love and prosperity

See attached video presentation

Annual Sectoral Debate presentation - Wednesday, June 11, 2014

See attached presentation "ICTs as enablers for growth and development" delivered in Parliament by the Hon. Julian J. Robinson, Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining

2nd Annual Constituency Report for S.E. St. Andrew

Consistent with a commitment I gave to provide an annual account of my work as Member of Parliament, I am attaching a copy of my report for the calendar year 2013.
See attached report

MP Julian Robinson made a presentation to the Seoul Conference on Cyberspace held in Seoul, South Korea on October 17, 2013 on the theme "Beyond the Digital Divide towards Global Prosperity". The Conference was attended by over 1,000 delegates from 87 countries across the world.

See attached presentation

Report of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament to review "The Cybercrimes Act" tabled in Parliament

The Committee chaired by MP Julian Robinson, tabled its report in Parliament on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
The report contains recommendations for the strengthening of the Cybercrimes Act and specifically includes new provisions to cover new forms of criminality and makes provisions for increasing the penalties for offenders.
See attached report

Sectoral presentation "ICT as an enabler for growth and development" - Tuesday, May 28, 2013

See attached sectoral presentation by Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Julian Robinson entitled "ICT as an enabler for growth and development".

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1st Annual Report to the residents of S.E. St. Andrew

Dear residents,

On this, the first anniversary of my election, which took place on December 29, 2011, I am pleased to report on my stewardship as your Member of Parliament. Although the past year has been a particularly challenging one for us as a country and indeed in the constituency, we have been able to achieve much. 

I wish to thank all the constituents of SE St. Andrew for the faith and confidence reposed in me and for your patience and understanding as we work together to build better communities and a strong nation. I also want to commend Councillors Andrew Swaby of the Vineyard Town Division and Kari Douglas of the Trafalgar Division for their support and work over the last year.

In the past year, activities within the constituency have focused on a few key areas, in keeping with commitments I made as a candidate. This is a brief account of the activities and achievements of 2012: