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

The Honourable Roger Clarke is Dead

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we advise of the death of Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Roger Clarke. He died this morning in a hospital in Florida where he completed surgery. Minister Clarke has...
Past President of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Novlet Deans (second right), presents Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief State Liaison, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne (left), with a certificate of appreciation, during the Club’s weekly meeting at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on August 15. At right is President of the Club, Patrick Evelyn.
Past President of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Novlet Deans (second right), presents Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief State Liaison, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne (left), with a certificate of appreciation, during the Club’s weekly meeting at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on August 15. At right is President of the Club, Patrick Evelyn.

Jamaicans Urged to Cultivate Spirit of Optimism
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown, prepares to lay a wreath at the grave of the late former Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, who was buried in National Heroes Park today (August 8).
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown, prepares to lay a wreath at the grave of the late former Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, who was buried in National Heroes Park today (August 8).

Sir Howard Laid to Rest
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Bearer Party exit the Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown, Kingston with the flag-draped casket bearing the body of the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, after the State Funeral on August 8. He was buried in National Heroes Park.
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Bearer Party exit the Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown, Kingston with the flag-draped casket bearing the body of the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, after the State Funeral on August 8. He was buried in National Heroes Park.

Jamaicans say Farewell to Sir Howard
Sir Howard Cooke engages in conversation with members at St. Paul’s United Church in Montego Bay. Standing behind him is the late Rev. Madge Saunders.
Sir Howard Cooke engages in conversation with members at St. Paul’s United Church in Montego Bay. Standing behind him is the late Rev. Madge Saunders.

Sir Howard Cooke, the Church Man

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National SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Committee Established to Develop Response to Treatment of Persons In Lock-Ups

Cabinet received an update from the Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, on the Mario Deane incident and the short-term measures being implemented to minimise the likelihood of a recurrence of such incidents, on Monday, August 18. A Sub Committee of the Cabinet headed by the National Security Minister along with the Minister of Justice, Sen. Hon. Mark Golding,...
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Minister of Transport, Works, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (left), affixes his signature to Final Framework Agreement regarding negotiations involving the Portland Bight development project, during a ceremony held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, August 5. Also signing (from centre) are President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and General Manager of CHEC, Zhongdong Tang. The agreement is a record of their understanding of the general terms and conditions on which negotiations for the project will continue.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

No Work Has Started At Portland Bight

No construction or development work has started at Portland Bight. The only activity that is underway is the detailed technical work to complete the feasibility studies prior to making a submission to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and other regulatory agencies for approval. Once all approvals are in place only then will the project be submitted to the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents a scholarship to Rushawn Marshall (right), while Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, offers congratulations. Rushawn was one of five students awarded scholarships by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), to pursue engineering degrees at the Hohai University in China, come September. The presentations were made during the opening of the Mount Rosser Bypass leg of the North/South Highway project on August 5.
Office of the Prime Minister

Students Awarded Scholarships to Study in China

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has awarded five-year scholarships to five Jamaican students to study in China. The students will be attending the Hohai University come September, and will be pursuing degrees in harbor, coastal and offshore engineering. CHEC’s Regional Director, Tang Zhongdong, who made the announcement at the opening of the Mount Rosser Bypass on Tuesday, August 5, said...
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The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (right), addressing students of the St. Ann-based Clarksonville All Age School in 2005, when they visited King’s House. (FILE)
Office of the Prime Minister

Sir Howard’s Commitment to Education

The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, held the highest office in Jamaica for 15 years, but it is his role as teacher, mentor and guide that distinguishes his career. For many, he is still fondly called ‘Teacher’, having dedicated 23 years of his life to the profession. Sir Howard’s teaching career spans...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), congratulates musical icons, Freddie McGreggor (left) and Marcia Griffiths (right), for 50 years of service to Jamaica’s music industry. They were honoured at the 2014 staging of the Independence Grand Gala, at the National Stadium on August 6. Also honoured were the Skatalites.
CultureOffice of the Prime Minister

Thousands Celebrate at Grand Gala

Jamaican pride was on full display on August 6 at the National Stadium, as thousands came out, decked in the national colours of black, green and gold, to celebrate the country’s 52nd anniversary of political Independence, at the Grand Gala. From as early as 3:00 p.m. patrons began entering the venue for what promised to be a grand finale to...
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing (right), views the body of the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, at The Mico University College in Kingston on August 7. Also paying their respects are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second right); Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson (third right); Senior advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Franklin Johnston; and President of The Mico University College, Professor Claude Packer.
Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Members, Jamaicans Pay Respects To Sir Howard

Members of the Cabinet and Jamaicans of all walks of life, on Thursday, August 7, paid their respects to the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, as his body lay-in-state at The Mico University College, in Kingston, where he graduated as a teacher. Among those viewing the body were: Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson; Minister...
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