Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has said a review of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), aimed at improving its effectiveness, will soon be completed. “The Government stands ready to implement the recommendations, which will emanate from that exercise, and the country, in particular, members of the police force, must…
As part of the programme for social and economic development, the Government will, during the 2008/09 fiscal year, focus on the enhancement of the cultural industries sector, in particular music, film, entertainment and fashion. Governor General, His Excellency, The Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, in his Throne Speech at the State Opening of Parliament…
Governor-General, Sir Kenneth Hall has assured that the Government’s commitment to rooting out corruption remains firm and irrevocable. In his 2008/09 Throne Speech at Gordon House, today (March 27), he informed that a Bill will be presented early in the new legislative year, to replace the existing Corruption Prevention Act, with new and stronger provisions,…
During the 2008/09 financial year, the Government will be taking decisive steps to diversify the country’s energy resources. This was stated today (March 27) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, during his Throne Speech in Parliament, to mark the beginning of the new legislative year, which commences on April 1.…
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) will observe February 6 to March 4 as Peace Month, under the theme: ‘Peace for Prosperity.’ Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, read the proclamation to formally declare the month of observance, during a brief ceremony at King’s House on (Feb. 4). In delivering the…
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has urged students of new Troy High School in Trelawny to take their education seriously and seize the opportunity to bring about positive changes in the parish. Sir Kenneth, who stopped at the school during a recent tour of South Trelawny told the students…
Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, ON, GCMG, OJ expressed his gratitude to Jamaica’s diplomatic partners for the support provided in areas such as crime and conflict prevention, energy security and diversification, and trade and investment. His Excellency The Governor-General was addressing the annual dinner for the Diplomatic Corps at King’s…
February was officially declared as Reggae Month by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, at a ceremony held on (Jan. 24) at King’s House. Sir Kenneth read the formal proclamation, which will also provide for the annual celebration of the music genre, for which Jamaica is known around the world. Several…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, was presented with copies of the first two volumes of reports on the activities and life of the late American civil rights lobbyist, Clarence Mitchell, Jr., today (January 7), at King’s House. The presentation was made by Professor Denton Watson of the Faculty of American…
