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Former Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)

Remembrance Hon. Roger Harold Clifford Clarke, CD, MP

Roger Harold Clifford Clarke proved at his death to have been even larger than in life. The strong of irreparable loss to Jamaica and massive outpouring of genuine admiration reflect a crossing of the divide of politics, of social class,...

Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Hon. Luther Buchanan, touches the casket bearing the body of the late Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, at the Mannings’ School auditorium on September 12.

Westmoreland Residents View Body of Roger Clarke

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right) and Mayor of Kingston, Angella Brown-Burke view the body of former Minister of Agriculture and Central Westmoreland Member of Parliament, the Hon. Roger Clarke at the People’s National Party Headquarters on Old Hope Road on Thursday, September 11.

Jamaica Pays Respect to Former Minister of Agriculture

Roger Clarke’s Body Arrives Home

Public Viewing of Hon. Roger Clarke September 11 and 12

Commanding Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Commander Antoinette Wemyss-Gorman (right), makes her presentation at a press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 6, to give an update on the search and recovery efforts for the BM900 aircraft that crashed in Jamaican waters on September 5. Listening (from left) are:
Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea falconer and Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Leroy Lindsay.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Search and Recovery Operations Continue For TBM-900 Aircraft

Search and recovery operations are continuing for the TBM-900 aircraft that crashed in Jamaican waters on Friday, September 5. In addition to the Air Wing and Coast Guard of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), the Marine Police and the United States (US) Coast Guard are assisting in the search. The US Coast Guard Cutter and a C130 aircraft are involved....

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. (FILE)

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Confirms Plane Crash

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has confirmed preliminary reports that a plane crashed 14 miles North East of Portland, on Friday, September 5. The Jamaican Government, she said, has dispatched a Search and Rescue Team and a military helicopter. “The Authorities are in constant touch with the United States (US) Southern Command, which we understand...

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), unveiled its new website on Thursday, September 4, which can be accessed at www.jadco.gov.jm.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

JADCO Launches New Website

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), unveiled its new website on Thursday, September 4, which can be accessed at www.jadco.gov.jm. It was launched during a press briefing, held at the press room at the Office of the Prime Minister. This new website is JADCO’s latest initiative to provide guidance and communicate effectively with its target audience, which includes athletes, athlete support...

Minister Agriculture & Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Condolence Books Open for the Hon. Roger Clarke

Members of the public can pay their respects to the late Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, by signing condolence books in Kingston. A condolence book is now opened at the People’s National Party (PNP) Headquarters, located at 89 Old Hope Road. Another will be opened at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hope Gardens, on Friday, September...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Official Funeral for Roger Clarke; September 13

The Government of Jamaica will accord an official funeral to the late Hon. Roger Clarke, CD, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland. The funeral service will take place at the St. George’s Anglican Church, Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Glen Islay, Williamsfield, Westmoreland. Minister Clarke died...

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

West Kingston Enquiry Commissioners Sworn In

The three Commissioners who will preside over the West Kingston Commission of Enquiry were sworn in on Friday August 29, 2014 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The Commissioners who took the Oath of Office before former Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Mr. Justice Lensley Wolfe, (ret’d) OJ, JP, are: Chairman, Retired Chief Justice and former Attorney General of Barbados Sir...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), makes a point at a post budget presentation media briefing, held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office, on April 24. Looking on at left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Roger Clarke Was “One of a Kind” – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has expressed deep regret and sadness at the passing of the late Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke. Speaking to journalists at Jamaica House on August 28, Mrs. Simpson Miller, described the late Minister as “one of a kind”, noting that his passing has created a tremendous void in the...