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The late Dr. Donald Keith Duncan, CD
The late Dr. Donald Keith Duncan, CD

Cabinet Grants Official Service for Former Minister and Former President of the Senate

Cabinet has accorded an official service for former Government Minister and Member of Parliament, Dr. Donald Keith Duncan, CD. The approval was granted during a session of Cabinet earlier this month. Dr. Duncan who served as Minister of National Mobilization...
The late Mrs. Jeanette Grant-Woodham, OD, JP, former State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
The late Mrs. Jeanette Grant-Woodham, OD, JP, former State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Saddened by the passing of Jeanette Grant-Woodham
The late Mrs. Jeanette Grant-Woodham, OD, JP, the first female President of the Senate of Jamaica
The late Mrs. Jeanette Grant-Woodham, OD, JP, the first female President of the Senate of Jamaica

Statement from the President of the Senate on the passing of Mrs. Jeanette Grant-Woodham, OD, JP
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, signs the condolence book for the late former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, at King’s House on Monday (August 17). Observing is Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, signs the condolence book for the late former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, at King’s House on Monday (August 17). Observing is Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley

PHOTOS: G-G signs condolence book for the late former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), receives a floral arrangement from aide- de- camp, Major Fenekie Rowe, to be placed at the shrine of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, during a ceremony to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of his birth. The ceremony was held on Monday (August 17) at National Heroes Park, in Kingston.
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), receives a floral arrangement from aide- de- camp, Major Fenekie Rowe, to be placed at the shrine of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, during a ceremony to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of his birth. The ceremony was held on Monday (August 17) at National Heroes Park, in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of Marcus Garvey’s birth

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House Pays Tribute to DK Duncan

Members of the House of Representatives paid tribute to late former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, Dr. Donald Keith (DK) Duncan, during the sitting held on Tuesday (September 29) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Dr. Duncan died on September 17 in hospital. He was 80 years old. Dr. Duncan’s political career spanned 45 years beginning in the...
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PM Holness wishes the Duncan family comfort following the passing of veteran politician Dr. DK. Duncan

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has paid tribute to political veteran and Dentist, Dr. Donald Keith (DK) Duncan. Dr. Duncan passed away this morning (September 17) while in hospital. He was 80 years old. Dr. Duncan’s political career spanned 45 years beginning in the 1960s. In 1977, he was appointed to the Cabinet as Minister of National Mobilization and Human Resources....
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PM Holness pays tribute to first woman Senate President

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of Jeanette Grant-Woodham, the first woman Senate President of Jamaica. Mrs Grant-Woodham died this morning. Prime Minister Holness said; “Jeanette was a trailblazer. Words such as, “first woman to ever”, can be attached to many of her accomplishments in the areas of politics and education. Jeanette pushed boundaries, broke barriers,...
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Bartlett Offers Condolences to Family of Tourism Stalwart Heinz Simonitsch

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep regret at the passing of the prominent Austria-born hotelier, Heinz Simonitsch, who is credited for his development of Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, St James. “Heinz Simonitsch was a stalwart and one of the most outstanding tourism administrators, planners, and missionaries of the Caribbean. I offer my condolences to the Simonitsch...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right); Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (centre) and Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson (left), at the Thanksgiving Service for the late Detective Corporal, Dane Biggs, held today (July 18), at the Evangel Temple Deliverance Centre, in Portmore. Detective Biggs was one of three Policemen killed by gunmen in Horizon Park, St. Catherine, recently.
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PHOTOS: Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, Pays Respects to the late Detective Corporal, Dane Biggs

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right); Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (centre) and Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson (left), at the Thanksgiving Service for the late Detective Corporal, Dane Biggs, held today (July 18), at the Evangel Temple Deliverance Centre, in Portmore. Detective Biggs was one of three Policemen killed by gunmen in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) is pictured with (from left), Senator Lambert Brown; Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Pearnel Charles Jr.; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer, widow of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Shearer; and President, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union( BITU), Senator Kavan Gayle. Occasion was a floral tribute to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Shearer, at National Heroes Park, Kingston, recently.
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PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for The Most Hon. Hugh Shearer

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) is pictured with (from left), Senator Lambert Brown; Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Pearnel Charles Jr.; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer, widow of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Shearer; and President, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union( BITU), Senator Kavan...
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