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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,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has highlighted the importance of vocational and skills training in developing self-sufficient and independent Jamaicans, who are equipped with the necessary competencies to contribute significantly to nation building. Sir Patrick, who was speaking on Tuesday (October 5) at the official opening of the Worldskills Jamaica National Skills Competition and Worldskills General...

Eleven persons from the County of Surrey were presented with the Governor General's Achievement Awards (GGAA), for outstanding contributions to their communities, Tuesday (September 28). Those honoured were: Shauna Ebanks and Hugh Perry, Portland; Ramone McPherson, Simone Absalom and Dr. James Peart, St. Andrew; Owayne Hamilton, Nataine Burton and Patricia Pringle-Baker, St. Thomas; and Michelle Gordon, Fitzroy Hamilton and Rion...

Development planner Wilfred Nembhard was on Thursday (September 23) installed as the new Custos for St. Elizabeth. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the installation ceremony, which was held at Independence Park in Black River. Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator the Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne, lauded the new Custos. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, has exhorted youths who have achieved excellence in various fields not to use the awards for "bragging rights", but as a stepping stone to higher achievements. He was speaking on Tuesday (September 21), at the Kiwanis Club of Kingston's Youth in Excellence Awards ceremony, held at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel,...