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Ten outstanding Jamaicans residing in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, who have made significant contributions in various fields, will be honoured by the Jamaican Consulate in the city, at its annual Gala Awards Banquet, on Saturday, February 21. The recipients are drawn from various fields, including philanthropy, law, medicine, entertainment, community leadership, and service. They will be presented with...

The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) has conferred an Honorary Doctor of Public Service on Governor General-designate, Dr. Patrick Allen, for his contribution to education and work with public bodies. Faculty and students of the university and civic and business leaders in Central Jamaica, attended the ceremony, which was held yesterday (Feb.17) at the institution's Mandeville campus. Former Professor at Andrews...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that bilateral relations remain an integral component in the development and implementation of Jamaica's foreign policy. "We are proud of our strong tradition in diplomacy and intend to continue to use this important tool in achieving our national and international objectives," Sir Kenneth Hall told the annual dinner...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon Professor, Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that a concerted approach to combat the challenges which the country faces is critical. "Our growth and development of the country are dependent on the country's ability to reduce poverty, combat the spread of disease, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters and safeguard our environment," Sir Kenneth said....

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, will officially open the Bustamante Museum, at the former home of the late National Hero, labour leader and Jamaica's first Prime Minister, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, 24 Tucker Avenue, Kingston 6, this morning (February 3), at 11:30 a.m. Prime Minister Bruce Golding will give the main address, while...

Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Gosnell Yorke, said that Dr. Patrick Allen's strong Christian background makes him the ideal candidate to be the country's head of state. Dr. Yorke, who spoke to JIS News in a recent interview, said that Dr. Allen is well suited for the job, as he is "a...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has expressed gratitude to the Government and the Jamaican people, for the support, which he and Lady Hall received, during his tenure as Head of State. Performing his final role as patron of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), at the 29th staging of the event held yesterday (Jan. 15),...

President of the West Indies Union of Seventh Day Adventists, Dr. Patrick Allen, will be sworn in as the new Governor-General of Jamaica at King's House in Kingston, on February 26, 2009. This was announced by Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, yesterday (Jan 13) during a statement in the House of Representatives. He informed that Governor- General, His Excellency the Most...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall, has called on influential persons and organizations in the island to join with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in a mass effort to push Vision 2030. His Excellency, who was speaking at the launch of Vision 2030 at the Jamaica Conference Centre earlier this week, called for a proactive...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall has called on young persons overseas to take advantage of opportunities that exist in Jamaica, in order to contribute to the development of the country. Addressing a group of young persons recently at the first Future Leadership Conference organized by the Jamaican Diaspora-Canada Foundation (JDCF), at the Revivaltime Tabernacle in Toronto,...

Professor Kenneth Hall, Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Mona Campus of the University will be sworn in as Jamaica's fifth Governor General at a ceremony to be held at King's House on Wednesday February 15, the same day on which the incumbent Governor General Sir Howard Cooke will proceed on retirement. Prime Minister P.J. Patterson made the disclosure...

Professor Kenneth Hall has vowed to give priority to education when he formerly assumes the office of Governor General in February. Professor Hall, who spoke to JIS News at the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday (Jan. 24), said the focus on education "was not only because I am in education but because I believe that education has such a...