May 2, 2017
His Excellency The Most Honourable Professor Kenneth O. Hall, ON, OJ (1941 - ) Professor Kenneth Octavius Hall became Jamaica’s fifth Governor General on February 15, 2006. He succeeds Sir Howard Cooke, who served as Governor General for 15 years. Professor Hall...
Apr 9, 2017
Charles Hyatt (1931-2007) Charles Hyatt was born in Kingston on February 14, 1931. His education up to age thirteen was carried out at several schools, which included Windward Road, St. Michael’s and St. Aloysius. Hyatt entered amateur theatricals in 1946, when he...
Apr 9, 2017
Albert Huie (1920 - 2010) Name: Albert Huie Born: December 31, 1920 Died: January 31, 2010 Industry: Artist, Painter This artist was born in Falmouth, Jamaica in 1920. He started painting in 1936 and studied at Ontario College of Art in Toronto. In 1947 he was awarded...
Apr 9, 2017
Andrew Holness (1972 - ) Andrew Michael Holness was born to working class parents in the southern city of Spanish Town, on July 22nd, 1972. He attended the St. Catherine High School where he was both head boy and valedictorian. He is also a graduate of the University...
Apr 9, 2017
James Hakewill (1778-1843) James Hakewill was born in 1778, the second son of John Hakewill. He studied architecture and later entered the field as his chief profession, though he was a proficient painter as well. He exhibited some of his designs at the Royal Academy...