Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Rheima Hall, has commended students of Windward Road Primary and Junior High for their vision and accomplishment in the visual arts. She noted that art and craft is a viable career area and persuaded the students to continue to excel in this field. “I implore you (students) to work…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has commended the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) for its vision and achievements, and the initiatives the institute had taken to build alliances around the world. He noted that alliances were “an important part of the survival of small countries like Jamaica and we are building…
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has underscored the need for Jamaicans to have greater access to vocational training, in order to be equipped with the requisite skills to meet rigorous employment demands and standards globally. Sir Kenneth, who was speaking at the official opening of the third annual HEART Trust/National…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has commended Professor Charles Denbow for his outstanding contribution to the country in the field of medicine. “Throughout his career, he has devised creative solutions to promote medical research and improve the quality of patient care that we now offer in this country,” Professor Hall…
As part of his ongoing encouragement to teachers and students to excel, Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall visited the Green Island, and Rusea’s High Schools in Hanover on April 9. Sir Kenneth, accompanied by Lady Rheima Hall, also planted a tree at each school, as a reminder to members of…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that special libraries have continued to make significant contributions to professionals, as they aid researchers to access a wide range of resources. Professor Hall was speaking at King’s House today (April 10), where he read the proclamation declaring April 13 to 19 Special…
In keeping with the commitment it made to the Jamaican people, the Government will abolish user fees at public hospitals and health facilities with effect from Tuesday, April 1. This was stated by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, when he delivered the Throne Speech at the State Opening of…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Professor Sir Kenneth Hall has emphasised that Jamaicans must prepare themselves to take advantage of the opportunities that are present under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech today (March 27), at the State Opening of Parliament, to mark the beginning of the new…
New initiatives will be undertaken in the upcoming fiscal year to further improve the education system. This was noted today (March 27), by Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, during his Throne Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, which marks the beginning of the new fiscal year, which commences…
Proposals to regulate the financing of political parties and election campaigns are currently being developed by the Electoral Commission, and the government will act on its recommendations as soon as they are presented. This was stated today (March 27), by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, when he delivered the Throne…
For the 2008/09 financial year, the Government will be moving strategically to diversify the country’s tourism offerings, so as to penetrate the higher value-added segments of the leisure market. The Government will also be aiming to expand the range of visitor attractions in the country. This was disclosed by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most…
Careful fiscal management, reduction of waste, more efficient delivery of public services and the shedding of unproductive areas are important elements of the strategies required to take the country forward. This was emphasised by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall as he delivered the Throne Speech during the State Opening of…
