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   Gordon House (or George William Gordon House) is the meeting place of the Jamaica Parliament, located at 81 Duke Street in Kingston, close to the old parliament building headquarters. The house serves as the meeting place of both the Senate and the House of Representatives since independence on August 6, 1962 [1]

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3. www.jnht.com › site_gordon_houseJamaica National Heritage Trust - Jamaica - Gordon House

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   Gordon House. Parish: Kingston. Gordon House is a two storey contemporary building with a distinct symmetrical design at its entrance elevation. The building is of an 'L' shaped design with an open courtyard for parking concealed from the adjoining roads.

4. jamaica-gleaner.com › article › art-leisureGordon House – icon of Jamaica’s democracy

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   Feb 18, 2024 · Published: Sunday | February 18, 2024 | 12:10 AM. File. Gordon House. Amid the bustle of downtown Kingston stands the heart of Jamaican democracy, Gordon House. Since its inauguration on October 26, 1960, this iconic building has been the nucleus of Jamaican governance, embodying the spirit of resilience and progress.

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   • Can you list the top facts and stats about Gordon House (Jamaica)? Gordon House (or George William Gordon House) is the meeting place of the Jamaica Parliament, located at 81 Duke Street in Kingston, close to the old parliament building headquarters.

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   What is Gordon House?

   • Gordon House (or George William Gordon House) is the meeting place of the Jamaica Parliament, located at 81 Duke Street in Kingston, close to the old parliament building headquarters. The house serves as the meeting place of both the Senate and the House of Representatives since independence on August 6, 1962

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   When was the George William Gordon House built?

   • The house was built before the 1960s. It became the official seat of the legislature on October 26, 1960. It was named the George William Gordon House in honour and memory of George William Gordon, who served in the Jamaican Parliament. Gordon was accused of instigating the 1865 Morant Bay rebellion and was condemned to death.

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   Why is it called George William Gordon House?

   • It was named the George William Gordon House in honour and memory of George William Gordon, who served in the Jamaican Parliament. Gordon was accused of instigating the 1865 Morant Bay rebellion and was condemned to death. Earlier, the Parliament met at nearby Headquarters (Hibbert) House that was in use since 1872.

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6. spanishjamaicanfoundation.org › gordon-houseGordon House - The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation

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   Gordon House 81 Duke St, Kingston Jamaica. Inaugurated as the Parliament Building of Jamaica in 1960, its name honors the Rt. Excellent George William Gordon, one of Jamaica's National Heroes.

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   Gordon House (or George William Gordon House) is the meeting place of the Jamaica Parliament, located at 81 Duke Street in Kingston, close to the old parliament building headquarters.

8. jis.gov.jm › information › get-the-factsThe Jamaican Parliament – History - Jamaica Information Service

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   Feb 28, 2017 · Gordon House is named in honour of one of Jamaica’s National Heroes. The Parliament is comprised of the Upper House and the Lower House, together they are known as the House of Assembly (or Assembly).

9. jamaica-gleaner.com › article › esponsoredNew parliament building named in honour of George William Gordon

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   Oct 28, 2022 · Loud applause by members of both the House of Representatives and the Legislative Council signalled this declaration yesterday afternoon by the governor, Sir Kenneth Blackburne, as he officially declared Gordon House open as the island’s new Legislative Chamber. Headlines Delivered to Your Inbox.