Newly installed Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Linton Allen, officially started his duties today (Feb. 27), when he met with the President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dr. Nicholas Liverpool, at King’s House. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Liverpool said it was “very delightful visiting (Dr. Allen) for the first…
“I believe in Jamaica,” Dr. Patrick Linton Allen declared yesterday (Feb. 26), as he was sworn in as the sixth Governor General of Jamaica, at a ceremony full of the usual pomp and pageantry on the lawns of his new ceremonial home, King’s House, Kingston. “I believe in Jamaica. I believe in the people of…
With just a few days to go before his retirement, Governor-General the Most Honourable Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, is expressing gratitude and appreciation to Jamaicans for their support and encouragement during his tenure as Head of State. Sir Kenneth Hall who retires on February 26, 2009 after serving for three years as Governor-General, said he…
The University of Technology (UTECH) and the Jamaican Institute of Management (JIM) on Monday (Feb. 16) launched the UTECH/JIM School of Advanced Management at the offices of JIM in Kingston. Professor Errol Morrison, President of UTECH and Dr Alfred Sangster, Executive Chairman of JIM, signed the agreement formalizing the union between both institutions. Keynote speaker,…
Some 70 scout leaders were on Thursday (Feb. 19) presented with awards for exemplary service to the movement, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, at a ceremony held at King’s House. Sir Kenneth, who is also Chief Scout, applauded the leadership of the Scout Association of Jamaica for “successfully maintaining…
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says Sir Kenneth Hall, in his three years as Governor General , performed his duties with aplomb, with style , dignity and with urbanity. ‘When you take up a position like this, if you are not deliberate you can get lost in remoteness. You can be isolated from the world from…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that bilateral relations remain an integral component in the development and implementation of Jamaica’s foreign policy. “We are proud of our strong tradition in diplomacy and intend to continue to use this important tool in achieving our national and international objectives,” Sir Kenneth…
A museum to honour the life and work of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, was officially opened by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Prof. Sir Kenneth Hall today (Feb. 3). The Bustamante Museum is located at 24 Tucker Avenue in Kingston, where the country’s first Prime Minister and labour leader…
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon Professor, Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that a concerted approach to combat the challenges which the country faces is critical. “Our growth and development of the country are dependent on the country’s ability to reduce poverty, combat the spread of disease, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters and safeguard…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, will officially open the Bustamante Museum, at the former home of the late National Hero, labour leader and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, 24 Tucker Avenue, Kingston 6, this morning (February 3), at 11:30 a.m. Prime Minister Bruce Golding will…
