STATEMENT FROM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON THE DEATH OF THE HON. ROGER CLARKE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES It is with shock and sadness that I learnt of the passing of the Honourable Roger Clarke, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries earlier today (August 28).  Only recently I joined with all other Jamaicans in...

Like all Jamaicans, I was shocked this morning to hear of the untimely passing of the Hon. Roger Clarke. Minister Clarke was an exceptional servant of our people and country, and I am grateful for the opportunity I had to work with him during my time at the Ministry of Agriculture. In this time of grief, my thoughts and prayers...

Jamaica has lost one of her great sons today with the passing of the Hon. Roger Clarke who has served the country has as a Member of Parliament for over twenty years. Roger Clarke’s name is synonymous with what he held most dear in his heart, the land we love. Agriculture was a way of life for Clarke who grew up...

We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Honorable Roger Clarke.  On behalf of the Government and people of the United States we express sincere condolences to Minister Clarke’s family, and the government and people of Jamaica. Minister Clarke led Jamaica’s agricultural sector with experience, deep knowledge and awareness of...

We continue to observe August 23 as an important date not only for Jamaicans but for all humanity.  On this date in 1791 an uprising on what we now know as Haiti started the process which led to the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. We mark this date, on one hand, not as a celebration of slavery but as...

I am acutely aware that some of our critical institutions, more so schools, could be impacted by the ongoing dry period that the island continues to experience, especially at the opening of the new school term. Our most recent information from the Meteorological Service is that the Southern parishes of St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St. Catherine and Kingston and St....

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer best wishes to the people of Jamaica on the occasion of your 52nd anniversary of independence. The United States and Jamaica share an important and thriving partnership through our mutual commitment to strong democratic governance. Our collaboration in the areas of climate change, health, security, and...