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Jamaica to Host Conference of CARICOM Presidents and GGs

KINGSTON (JIS) – The Government of Jamaica will host the 14th annual Conference of Presidents and Governors-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from November 21- 24, 2011 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston. It will be held under the theme: ‘Building Together for the Future’. Ten Heads of State from Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Belize;…

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39 Get G-G’s Achievement Awards

KINGSTON (JIS) – Thirty nine persons, who have contributed significantly to community development, were honoured at the 2011 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) pinning ceremony, at King’s House on Tuesday (November 15). Fourteen individuals aged 35 and older received Achievement Awards, while the other 25 received Youth Awards for Excellence. The recipients of the achievement awards-…

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Jamaicans Urged To Keep Rich Heritage Alive

KINGSTON (JIS) – Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging Jamaicans to ensure that the country’s rich culture and heritage remains alive and relevant by inculcating what is best about the country in the minds of the young. “If we can reach the minds of our children, if we can help…

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