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Jamaica Commemorates Independence With Celebration at King’s House
Leaders of the nation headed the list of dignitaries and other guests who attended this year’s Independence Day Parade. The event, which marked the start of the national celebration of Jamaica’s 52nd anniversary of Independence, was held at King’s House today, August 6, 2014. During the ceremony, Independence Day Messages were delivered by The Governor-General,…
Independence Day Message From The Governor-General
Fellow Citizens and Friends of Jamaica: As we reflect on our journey as an independent people since 1962, we know that despite the problems and hardships we have faced, we have much for which to be thankful. The bedrock of positive energy in our national philosophy derived from our Flag, Our Motto, our National Pledge…
GG Lauds Farmers For Feeding The Nation
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has commended farmers for their undying commitment to feeding the nation despite the ravages of natural disasters and crop diseases. He was speaking at the 62nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural Show on August 1. Sir Patrick Allen described 2014 as being a very challenging year for Jamaica, with the worst…
Sir Patrick Presents New Colours to JDF
The welcomed downpour of rain did not deter the Presentation of new Colours to the Second Battalion The Jamaica Regiment (2 JR) by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Up Park Camp. The Governor-General told the 2 JR Officers that, although the Colours would be trooped only…
Two Days of Official Mourning for Sir Howard
August 7 and 8, 2014 have been declared as the official days of mourning for former Governor-General the late Sir Howard Cooke. According to the release from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Lying-in-State for the public will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5 at the Cultural Centre,…
Emancipation Day Message From The Governor-General
My Fellow Jamaicans, If somehow we could relive that First of August, 1838 – that dawn of “Full Freedom”, perhaps our celebration today would be of a different nature. Yes, there would still be the joy which must come with the celebration of the destruction of the shackles of slavery. There would still be…
Gov’t Leaders Sign Condolence Book at King’s House
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and members of her Cabinet paid their respects to the late former Governor-General the Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke by signing the Condolence Book at King’s House on July 28, 2014. Other persons who have signed the Condolence book at King’s House include: former Prime Minister the…
GG Gets Firsthand Look at JDF in Training
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on Friday (July 25) visited the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Training Camp at Moneague in St. Ann and observed members of the 3rd Battalion Jamaica Regiment in the training phase of their Annual Camp. He was taken on a tour by Major General Antony Anderson, Chief of Defence Staff and senior…
GG Awards Outstanding Citizens of Middlesex
His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen presented the prestigious Governor-General’s Achievement Award on thirteen outstanding individuals from the county of Middlesex. The ceremony, the first of three presentation ceremonies to be held at the county level, took place at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall on Thursday, July 25. During his address, Governor-General…
GG Signs Condolence Book for Sir Howard
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen signed the Condolence Book for the late former Governor-General, the Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke, on Wednesday, July 23 at King’s House. This is one of five Condolence Books which have been opened across the island to allow well-wishers to pay tribute to the former Governor-General.…
State Funeral For Sir Howard Cooke
Cabinet has decided that Former Governor-General the Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke, is to be granted a State Funeral. The funeral is scheduled for Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, 1 George Headley Drive, Kingston commencing at 10:00am. Interment will follow at National Heroes Park. According to a press…