Holness underscores importance of literacy
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has underscored the critical importance of reading which he says is essential for citizens to realise their fullest potential as economic agents in today’s modern society.
According to Holness, when the vast majority of a population possesses the ability to read, literacy can be regarded as a public good — one that governments worldwide should actively pursue and enshrine as a fundamental right.
“We want to ensure that all our citizens are able to read. Otherwise, they will not be able to fully, effectively participate in society and unlock all the value that they should be able to get. Reading is critical,” said Holness after reading the book I Have Feelings by Cathryn O’Sullivan, to infant and primary school students from Kingston and St Andrew on the grounds of the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday.
