Two of our current Custodes were installed by former Governor-General The Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke: The Honourable Sophia Azan, Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine, who was installed on May 15, 2003, and The Honourable Marcia Bennett, Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Thomas who was installed on July 8, 2004.…
The Hon. Sophia Azan, Custos Rotulorum for the Parish of St. Catherine Meeting the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke for the first time at Kings House, and not knowing what the meeting was all about, I was very nervous. At his welcome, however, I was relieved of my nervousness and was made to be very…
Justices of the Peace for the parish of St Thomas were encouraged by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen to leave behind a legacy which persons can emulate. Sir Patrick Allen was addressing JPs at a meeting held at the Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. His charge to the JPs resonated…
His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen expressed his appreciation to members of the nursing profession who opted to work in Jamaica instead of migrating “to greener pastures”. He was addressing a group of nurses, headed by Nurses Association of Jamaica President Antonette Patterson-Bartley, who paid a Courtesy Call on him on July 15,…
Delroy England: “Sir Howard was a nice person to work with, he was very helpful towards the staff. Even during the hurricane season, he would sit with us and we did not mind staying over with him to make sure everything was ok. Sad that he has passed on, but he is a blessed…
Prime Minister, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller and Opposition Leader Mr. Andrew Holness were among Jamaica’s current and past leaders who paid tribute to the late former Governor-General The Most Hon. Howard Cooke.
As the nation mourns the loss of elder statesman and former Governor- General The Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke, let us reflect on his journey from birth to Head of State. Read more: Who was Sir Howard Cooke?
Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen is expressing sadness, on behalf of Lady Allen and the entire King’s House staff, at the passing of former Governor-General The Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke who died on Friday July 11, 2014, at the age of 98. He extends condolences to his widow, The Most…
“I address you now as young men who are emerging “Men of Might”, men who have matured intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Today, you, young men, have enabled Cornwall College to succeed in its Mission! And I say congrats on your achievement.” This words were uttered by The Governor-General in his address to the 2014…
