My fellow Jamaicans, we stand today at the threshold of a new chapter. Behind us lies a history of struggle, of sacrifice, of resilience. Ahead of us is the horizon of possibility, of hope, of greatness. Let us not shrink from it. Let us not doubt ourselves. Let us not listen to the voices of negativity, fear or cynicism. I say to you today: Jamaica can, and Jamaica will. • We will eradicate absolute poverty. • We will build an economy that provides opportunities for all. • We will make Jamaica