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Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner, interacts with a participant in the University of Technology’s Teach the Youth summer outreach programme at the Mountain View Community Centre following his presentation on the topic: ‘Dangerous Habits that Can Prevent You From Realising Your Dream’. The programme, which is in the community of Mountain View for the first time, has been proceeding well.
Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner, interacts with a participant in the University of Technology’s Teach the Youth summer outreach programme at the Mountain View Community Centre following his presentation on the topic: ‘Dangerous Habits that Can Prevent You From Realising Your Dream’. The programme, which is in the community of Mountain View for the first time, has been proceeding well.

‘Teach The Youth’ Project Reaping Success in Mountain View

Organisers of the University of Technology’s (UTech) ‘Teach the Youth’ project are pleased with the progress of the institution’s first youth summer outreach programme in the Mountain View community. The community was this year added to five already benefitting from...
Some of the 39 houses, located in Steelfield (Spicy Hill) Trelawny, which were handed over to sugar workers in the parish earlier this year. The housing development comes under the European Union-funded Sugar Barracks Relocation project.
Some of the 39 houses, located in Steelfield (Spicy Hill) Trelawny, which were handed over to sugar workers in the parish earlier this year. The housing development comes under the European Union-funded Sugar Barracks Relocation project.

$1.4 Billion Spent on Sugar Barracks Relocation Programme
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital’s 50th anniversary and awards presentation ceremony held at the hospital grounds on July 24.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital’s 50th anniversary and awards presentation ceremony held at the hospital grounds on July 24.

Hospital Urged to Empower Residents to Adopt Healthy Lifestyle
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

PM Simpson Miller for Talks with Japanese Counterpart in T&T
The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (left), interacting with patrons at the 2003 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.
The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (left), interacting with patrons at the 2003 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.

Insurance Industry and Union Leaders Hail Howard Cooke

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The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (left), interacting with patrons at the 2003 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.
Office of the Prime Minister

Two Days of Official Mourning for Sir Howard

The nation will observe two days of official mourning, on August 7-8 for the late former Governor General, Sir Howard Cooke. The Lying-in-State for the public will take place on Tuesday, August 5 at the Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay and Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the Mico University College, 1A Marescaux Road from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00...
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Former Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)
AgricultureOffice of the Prime Minister

Minister Clarke on Medical Leave

Agriculture Minister, the Hon. Roger Clarke will leave the island on the week-end for the United States of America where he will undergo surgery and medical treatment for a back condition. The Minister has assured Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller that based on the best advice of his doctors and the nature of the operation to be performed he is...
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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

Condolence Books Open For Sir Howard

Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to the late former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, by signing condolence books that are opened from Wednesday, July 23, to Thursday, August 7. The books will be opened from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at five locations in Kingston and one in Montego Bay; and...
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The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)
Office of the Prime Minister

Western Jamaica to Pay Tribute to Sir Howard

Thousands of Jamaicans in the western end of the island are expected to pay tribute to late former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, at several activities being planned to honour the distinguished son of St. James. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lloyd B. Smith, who chairs the committee spearheading the events, tells JIS News that Sir...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), is warmly greeted by International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General, Nii Odunton, on her arrival at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (July 22), for the organisation’s commemorative 20th anniversary Special Session.
Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Says Countries Have Benefited From Establishment of ISA

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says since the establishment of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) 20 years ago, member countries have gained “significant scientific and technological insight” into the value of the seas and oceans and their resources, to their welfare and existence. She said development and adoption of the Convention on the Law of the Sea...
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The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)
Office of the Prime Minister

State Funeral for Sir Howard

By decision of the Cabinet, Former Governor General the Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, is to be accorded a State Funeral. The State Funeral will take place at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1 George Headley Drive, Kingston on Friday, 8th August 2014 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the National Heroes Park. State Funerals...
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