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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

Hundreds of Jamaicans gathered in National Heroes Park today (August 8), as the body of the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke was interred. This followed the State Funeral at the Cathedral of the Most...

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, the Church Man

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), stand guard around the casket which bear the remains of Sir Howard Cooke, former Governor General, as it lay in state inside the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square, on August 5. Thousands of citizens from across western Jamaica filed pass the body of the late Head of State.

Remembrance for the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke former Governor-General

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.

No Work Has Started At Portland Bight

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.

12 years ago 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...

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)

12 years ago 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...

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.

12 years ago 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...

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.

12 years ago 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...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, signs the condolence book for the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, which opened at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., on July 23.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Traffic Changes for the State Funeral of Sir Howard Cooke

Motorists and members of the public are being advised that the front entrance to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on North Street in Kingston will be closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, August 8, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to facilitate road closure for the State Funeral of the former Governor-General, Sir Howard Cooke. Motorists are...

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Two Day State Mourning for Sir Howard Begins Today

As the nation today (Aug 7) begins a two day period of state mourning for the late former Governor General Sir Howard Cooke, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller will lead members of the Cabinet in viewing the body of Sir Howard at the laying-in-state at the Mico University. The Prime Minister and Cabinet Members will view the...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

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Independence Day Message from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, I greet you on this the 52nd Anniversary of our Independence. Fifty-two years since our flag was first hoisted; fifty-two years since we assumed full responsibility for our national affairs. Fifty-two years since that hopeful and expectant generation passed on to us the vibrancy of a dream of a new Jamaica:...