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Commanding Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Commander Antoinette Wemyss-Gorman (right), makes her presentation at a press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 6, to give an update on the search and recovery efforts for the BM900 aircraft that crashed in Jamaican waters on September 5. Listening (from left) are:
Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea falconer and Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Leroy Lindsay. — Commanding Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Commander Antoinette Wemyss-Gorman (right), makes her presentation at a press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 6, to give an update on the search and recovery efforts for the BM900 aircraft that crashed in Jamaican waters on September 5. Listening (from left) are: Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea falconer and Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Leroy Lindsay.

Search and Recovery Operations Continue For TBM-900 Aircraft

By: Latonya Linton, September 6, 2014

Search and recovery operations are continuing for the TBM-900 aircraft that crashed in Jamaican waters on Friday, September 5. In addition to the Air Wing and Coast Guard of the...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. (FILE)

Government Confirms Plane Crash

By: JIS Editorial , September 5, 2014

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), unveiled its new website on Thursday, September 4, which can be accessed at www.jadco.gov.jm.

JADCO Launches New Website

By: Latonya Linton, September 4, 2014

Office of the Prime Minister 11 years ago Condolence Books Open for the Hon. Roger Clarke
By: Chris Patterson, September 4, 2014
Office of the Prime Minister 11 years ago Official Funeral for Roger Clarke; September 13
By: OPM Communications Unit , September 4, 2014
Office of the Prime Minister 11 years ago West Kingston Enquiry Commissioners Sworn In
By: Damian Wilson, August 29, 2014

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), makes a point at a post budget presentation media briefing, held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office, on April 24. Looking on at left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry. (FILE)

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Roger Clarke Was “One of a Kind” – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has expressed deep regret and sadness at the passing of the late Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke. Speaking to...

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, August 28, 2014

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Minister McNeill Expresses Regret at Minister Roger Clarke’s Passing

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill has expressed deep regret at news of the passing of his colleague, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger...

By: Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, August 28, 2014

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

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

The Honourable Roger Clarke is Dead

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we advise of the death of Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Roger Clarke. He died this morning in a...

By: OPM Communications Unit , August 28, 2014

11 years ago National SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Committee Established to Develop Response to Treatment of Persons In Lock-Ups

Cabinet received an update from the Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, on the Mario Deane incident and the short-term measures being implemented to minimise the likelihood of a...

By: OPM Communications Unit , August 18, 2014

Past President of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Novlet Deans (second right), presents Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief State Liaison, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne (left), with a certificate of appreciation, during the Club’s weekly meeting at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on August 15. At right is President of the Club, Patrick Evelyn.

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Cultivate Spirit of Optimism

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Ian Boyne, is encouraging Jamaicans to cultivate a spirit of optimism and a ‘can-do attitude’, even as they navigate their way...

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, August 15, 2014

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).

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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...

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 9, 2014

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.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans say Farewell to Sir Howard

Jamaicans from all walks of life lined the streets of downtown Kingston today (August 8), to bid farewell to “a true son of the soil,” the late former Governor-General, His...

By: Athaliah Baker, August 8, 2014

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.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Sir Howard Cooke, the Church Man

“May all who come behind us find us faithful, May the fire of our devotion light their way. May the footprints that we leave, lead them to believe, and the...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, August 8, 2014