Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 91st anniversary of Mr. Seaga's birth.

Late Ambassador, Hon. Anthony Johnson, OJ, was eulogised today (May 27) as an exceptional and extraordinary man of integrity and excellence, who was committed to the development of Jamaica. He was remembered during an Official Memorial Service at the St. Augustine’s Chapel, Kingston College, 2A North Street in Kingston. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; and Prime...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is mourning the passing of tourism stalwart and prominent businessman, Ernest Smatt, who died today (May 27, 2021) at the age of 88. Smatt died in Miami, Florida, while receiving treatment in hospital. “Jamaica mourns the passing of a real tourism icon. Ernie Smatt was the quintessential tourism man. He understood the game and had...

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed deep regret and sadness at the passing of Ambassador the Honourable Anthony Johnson, OJ, former Cabinet Minister and retired diplomat. “The country has lost a former Statesman who made an outstanding contribution to national life,” Sir Patrick stated, adding that   “Ambassador Johnson will always be remembered as a quiet but effective Parliamentarian and Government...

The Honourable Anthony Johnson was an outstanding citizen of Jamaica. He was a well-educated all-rounder serving in the private sector, constituency representation, Minister of Government and Ambassador to the USA and Great Britain. In all of this he walked with Kings and kept the common touch. He had a great sense of humor. In the pursuit of excellence one person...

I am deeply saddened, today, following the passing of Ambassador the Honourable Anthony Johnson, OJ. Ambassador Johnson was a former Jamaica Labour Party Member of Parliament, Senator, diplomat, economist, lecturer, Ambassador to the United States, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, the Kingdoms of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and Ireland and Permanent Representative to...

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of prominent media professional and veteran broadcast journalist Michael Sharpe, who died this morning, in hospital. Death has robbed this nation of a fine talent and an affable journalist whose contribution to media has been etched in the history of our nation. Michael, as a journalist, ushered the country through several turning points...