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Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (third right and third left, respectively), with (from left) wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; wife of the Governor General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen; Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the State dinner held at King’s House on March 23.

Prince William Expresses “Profound Sorrow” For Slavery

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge, expressed his “profound sorrow” for slavery, during a State dinner held at King’s House on Wednesday (March 23). “I strongly agree with my father, The Prince of Wales, who said in Barbados last...

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), shares a warm handshake with Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second right), upon arrival at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23), for a tour of the facility. At left, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, exchanges pleasantries with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis (third left); and the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Jacqueline Wright James. Looking on at right is Custos Rotolorum of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to the Spanish Town Hospital is part of the schedule of activities for their Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The Official Visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

Spanish Town Hospital Elated By Royal Visit

Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, interacts with truck driving trainee at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Oneil Haughton, on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). Their Royal Highnesses are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

CMTTI Students Share Lessons With Duke And Duchess

Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left, seated) and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left, seated), interacting with recent graduates of the truck driving programme at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Delroy Heaven (second from right, seated) and Oniel Haughton (right, seated), on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, centre); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third from right, standing); Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second from right, standing); and Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge At CMTTI In St. James

Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left), speaks with young students of the Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant School. Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 23). The Duke and Duchess met briefly with researchers and members of the early-childhood faculty to discuss the administration of early-childhood education in Jamaica. The Royal couple is on a three-day (March 22 to 24) official visit to the island as part of activities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of The Duke's grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne.

Duchess Of Cambridge Lauds Shortwood Teachers’ College

Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, engages with students from Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant, during a visit to Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew this morning (March 23).

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PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Visit Shortwood Teachers’ College

Director of the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ariel Bowen, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Research Countries Before Travelling

Jamaicans are being encouraged to research the countries that they are planning to visit before leaving the island. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Director of the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ariel Bowen, said that such due diligence is necessary to avoid being caught in conflict or war. “Understand the culture of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) shares in conversation with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).

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PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge At The OPM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) shares in conversation with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, engage in an animated discussion during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).

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PHOTOS: His Royal Highness, The Duke Of Cambridge And The Prime Minister

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, engage in an animated discussion during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).

Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, speak with Chief Tour Guide, Trench Town Culture Yard, Donnette Dowe, during a visit to the facility in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 22).

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PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Visit Trench Town Culture Yard

Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, speak with Chief Tour Guide, Trench Town Culture Yard, Donnette Dowe, during a visit to the facility in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 22).

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (second right,) on his arrival at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23). Looking on from (second left) are the Prime Minister’s wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Chief of State Protocol, Ambassador Sandra Grant Griffiths; and Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge.

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PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Meet With The Most Honourable PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (second right,) on his arrival at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23). Looking on from (second left) are the Prime Minister’s wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Chief of State Protocol, Ambassador Sandra Grant Griffiths; and Her Royal Highness, the...

His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (left), is greeted by Acting Principal of Shortwood Teachers’ College, Claudette Barrett-March (second right) on arrival at the institution in St. Andrew this morning (March 23). Sharing the moment are Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (second left) and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (right). Making the introductions is Chief of State Protocol, Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Sandra Grant Griffiths.

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PHOTOS: Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Arrive At Shortwood Teachers’ College

His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (left), is greeted by Acting Principal of Shortwood Teachers’ College, Claudette Barrett-March (second right) on arrival at the institution in St. Andrew this morning (March 23). Sharing the moment are Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (second left) and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (right)....