One of the main themes highlighted yesterday in Accompong was sovereignty, the right of a people to decide their own future, manage their land and resources, and govern themselves. The Maroon people are part of Jamaica’s sovereignty. You are part of Jamaica, and you are entitled to the protection and support of the Jamaican State. I stand as your Prime Minister, elected by you and accountable to you, with a duty to serve. My role is to ensure that government works at all levels, central, local,