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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.

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,...

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

Minister Clarke on Medical Leave

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is briefed by International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General, Nii Odunton, while being escorted to the Kenneth Rattray Conference Room, Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (July 22), where she addressed the ISA’s commemorative 20th anniversary Special Session.

PM Calls for Strengthening Governance of the Oceans

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)

Condolence Books Open For Sir Howard

The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)

Western Jamaica to Pay Tribute to Sir Howard

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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.

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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...

The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)

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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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ESET to Present First Report to Cabinet by September

The first report on the work being done by the recently appointed Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET) will come to Cabinet in September. This according to ESET Chairman Dr. Vin Lawrence who updated members of the National Partnership Council at its first anniversary retreat held on July 17 at Jamaica House. Dr. Lawrence told the Partnership Council that the ESET...

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)

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Sector Leaders Hail Late Former Governor-General

Several sector leaders have hailed the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, for his unyielding commitment to the development of education, and the wider society. Sir Howard, who died on Friday, July 11, at the age of 98, served as Minister of Education between 1974 and1976, and also taught at various educational institutions for 23...

Former Prime Minister, The Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, delivers the Remembrance at the official funeral service for the late James Thompson, held at the St. George’s Church in Savanna-La-Mar on Wednesday (July 9).

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Late MP Hailed as a Champion in Improving Welfare of Farmers

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, has hailed the late Member of Parliament, Councillor and Custos of Westmoreland, Hon. James Thompson, for his contribution to the welfare of farmers and the development of rural Jamaica. Delivering the remembrance at the official funeral accorded by Government, in recognition of Mr. Thompson’s more than 50 years of service to the...

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JPS Will Not Disconnect Power to Essential Services – CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Kelly Tomblin, says the company has no intention of disconnecting power to essential services, in its bid to recover billions of dollars in unpaid bills. Speaking to journalists following the official unveiling of the 78-kilowatt solar mill roof top solution at the Myers, Fletcher and Gordon offices in downtown Kingston on July...

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CCTV Installed At Bog Walk Gorge

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have been installed in the Bog Walk Gorge, as part of automated early warning system developed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). The system, which also involves text message alerts, is to warn emergency personnel in the event of flooding in the area. “The Bog Walk Gorge, which has been a...