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As part of ongoing restoration works, the refurbished Caretaker's residence and groundsmen change room at King's House, were officially handed over at a brief ceremony, Wednesday (December 1). The buildings, which were in a state of disrepair, were refurbished at a cost of approximately $3 million by Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, Steadman Fuller, and his wife, Sonia Fuller, who volunteered...

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has expressed regret at the death of former Custos of Kingston, Rev. Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon. Following is the full text of The Governor-General's message: Lady Allen joins me in expressing regret at the death of Reverend Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon, OJ, CD. 'Canon' as he was affectionately called,...

Twenty Jamaicans, who have given selfless service to their parish and country, were on November 14 honoured at the Governor General's Achievement Awards (GGAA) pinning ceremony held at King's House The 14 adults, representing each parish and six youth, two from each county, were on November 16 presented with official pins as a symbol of appreciation for their outstanding and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has lauded the Moneague College, in St. Ann, for the contribution it has been making to national development, through the process of education delivery. Giving the main address at the dedication and official opening ceremony for the multi-purpose building at the college, on November 11, the Governor-General said the college is...

President of the Geological Society of Jamaica (GSJ), Gavin Gunter, says that activities for Geosciences for Development Week 2010 will be largely focus on legislation. Mr. Gunther says that the lack of a specific legislative and regulatory framework relating to the practice of geosciences in Jamaica is a major concern, because public safety, as it relates to both life and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has urged Jamaicans to support the work of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and to participate fully in the agency's activities for Drug Awareness Month (November). He was speaking on November 1, at a ceremony at King's House, where he read a Proclamation declaring November as Drug Awareness Month....

More than 130 outstanding Jamaicans were recognised for the significant contributions they have made to nation building, at the National Honours and Awards ceremony, held on the lawns of King's House, today (October 18). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who presided over the function, presented the 136 awardees, including members of the uniformed groups, with their...

A total of 136 outstanding Jamaicans including members of uniformed groups, who have contributed to nation building, will be officially recognised at the National Honours and Awards ceremony on National Heroes Day (October 18) on the lawns of King's House, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The awards will be presented in various categories including the Order of Jamaica (OJ); Order of...

Advertising industry guru and diplomat, Arnold Foote, C.D., says he feels humbled and deeply honoured to be awarded the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the country's fifth highest honour. Mr. Foote, who is being recognised for his contribution to advertising, sports and diplomacy, will receive his award at the National Heroes' Day ceremony, to be held at King's House on October...

Dr. Marshall McGowan Hall will be among the 136 Jamaicans who will be recognised for their contribution to nation building, at the 2010 National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King's House on Heroes Day (October 18). Dr. Hall is one of five persons being conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the country's fifth highest national honour, for service to...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has added to the call for Jamaicans to unite and pool their talents and resources for the country's welfare. He made the appeal in a message read by Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewen Corrodus at the National Heritage Week thanksgiving service held yesterday (October 10) at the New Testament Church...

The 47th Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament got underway today (October 11), in Portland, while the 26th local canoe marlin competition will be held on Wednesday, October 13. Organised by the Sir Henry Morgan Anglin Association, the marlin tournament was officially opened by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. It will end on Saturday, October 16. Governor-General,...