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

Public Viewing of Hon. Roger Clarke September 11 and 12

Jamaicans will have an opportunity to pay their respects to the late Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, on Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12, at three public viewings across the island. On September 11, the body...

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. — 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.

Search and Recovery Operations Continue For TBM-900 Aircraft

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

Government Confirms Plane Crash

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

JADCO Launches New Website

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

Condolence Books Open for the Hon. Roger Clarke

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...

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Minister McNeill Expresses Regret at Minister Roger Clarke’s Passing

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill has expressed deep regret at news of the passing of his colleague, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. In extending sincere condolences to Mr. Clarke’s family, colleagues and friends, Minister McNeill, described the late Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries as “a giant of a man with a...

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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 had a successful political career, having won eight elections comprising two Local Government and six General Elections. In 1986 he...

12 years ago National Security and PeaceOffice 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,...

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.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Cultivate Spirit of Optimism

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Ian Boyne, is encouraging Jamaicans to cultivate a spirit of optimism and a ‘can-do attitude’, even as they navigate their way through the current economic challenges. Mr. Boyne, who is also Chief State Liaison, said it is important for Jamaicans to seek out the opportunities present in times of significant challenges,...