Hall takes office - New Governor-General embraces youth - Commits to building social capital
PROFESSOR KENNETH Hall, former Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, was last night installed as the fifth Governor-General of Jamaica, during a lavish ceremony held at King's House...
Sir Howard says goodbye
FORMER GOVERNOR-GENERAL Sir Howard Cooke was in a reflective mood yesterday, as he officially gave up the post he has held for the past 15 years. At the swearing-in ceremony for new Governor-General, His Excellency Kenneth Hall...
No same sex unions says Government of Jamaica
THE GOVERNMENT said yesterday that it has no intention of decriminalising homosexuality in Jamaica, as feared by some religious groups monitoring the review of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms legislation...
New hope for Glenhope
MINISTER OF Health John Junor has called the reopening of the Maxfield Avenue-based Glenhope Place of Safety, a sign of "hope". The Minister said he was amazed when he entered the newly-refurbished child care facility yesterday.
Gomes objects to Bank of Jamaica blackout
DR. CAROLYN Gomes, chairman of the Access to Information Stakeholders Advisory Committee, yesterday objected to the Bank of Jamaica being given exemption from the provisions of the Access to Information Act.
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