Sir Howard’s Work with Hands across Jamaica Lauded

MONTEGO BAY (JIS) – Former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, has been honoured by Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness, for his outstanding and dedicated contribution to the group, spanning approximately 20 years. Sir Howard was showered with accolades and tributes during a special dinner held on Saturday (September 24) at the Holiday Inn…

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William Shagoury Sworn In As New Custos of Clarendon

KINGSTON (JIS) – Businessman and philanthropist, William Shagoury, was installed the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon, on September 7. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Jamalco Sports Club, Halse Hall, in Clarendon. In his message, Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce…

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14 Get G-G Achievement Awards in Cornwall

MONTEGO BAY (JIS) – The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented 14 persons from the County of Cornwall with the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards, for outstanding contributions to community development on Wednesday August 31. The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay,…

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New Custos of Clarendon Takes Oath on September 7

KINGSTON (JIS) – Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, will install William Shagoury, OD, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon, on September 7. The ceremony will be held at the Jamalco Sports Club in Halse Hall, Clarendon, beginning at…

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Unite to Build a More Just Society – GG

WASHINGTON (JIS) – Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans at home and abroad to unite in building a more cohesive, inclusive, and just society. “It is our mandate as citizens,” Sir Patrick told the more than 400 Jamaicans and friends of the island gathered at Howard University’s Dunbarton…

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