Prince Edward scheduled to arrive in Jamaica
Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 11:35 AM
Britain’s Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, arrives in the island today to participate in activities related to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
As an international trustee of the Edinburgh Awards International Association, the Earl will present 21 awardees with gold medals at a ceremony scheduled for King\'s House, tomorrow.
As the Award\'s national patron, the Governor-General, Professor Sir Kenneth Hall will present the certificates of achievement.
Regional Director of the Duke of Edinburgh\'s Award International Association for the Americas, David Clarke has described the programme as a character-building one for young people between the ages of 14 and 25 years old.
The award, started by the Duke of Edinburgh, has been in operation since 1956 and now operates in 127 countries, including Jamaica.
Participants learn to work as a team and are required to complete activities in areas such as adventure, expeditions, skills and physical recreation.
The Earl of Wessex will participate in the launch of the Bustamante Museum tomorrow, as well as pay a courtesy call on the Governor-General and attend a private awards dinner on Wednesday.