Nile Anderson, 26, is the 2024 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar. He was selected from a field of11 candidates at King’s House on Thursday 9th November 2023. In making the announcement,Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, who headed the Selection Committee, expressedadmiration for the caliber of candidates who vied for the prestigious Scholarship.Sir Patrick…
Bucknor, Clarendon – Governor-General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen officially unveiled the Bucknor Community Internet and Homework Centre on October 31st, marking a significant milestone for the community. “This centre stands as a testament to what we can achieve when we unite our resources and strength for a common cause,”…
My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora: I am honoured to address you on this significant day, as we celebrate the 61st anniversary of our nation’s Independence under the theme, “61: Proud and Strong”. This moment marks the triumph of our forebears’ vision, the strength of our people,…
King’s House, Jamaica- Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen hosted the highly anticipated Governor-General’s Medal of Honour Ceremony on 28th September, 2023 in the Ballroom at King’s House. The Governor-General’s Medal of Honour was originally scheduled to be conferred during Her Late Majesty’s The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Unfortunately, Her Late…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador- Designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to Jamaica, Mr. Anders Bengtcén, in a Ceremony at King’s House on Tuesday, 26th September 2023. Ambassador Bengtcén in his exchange with Sir Patrick remarked that it was his first visit to Jamaica…
King’s House, Jamaica- Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen today appointed nine Judges for the Michaelmas term at King’s House. These Judges will serve the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The judges sworn in today are: Acting Judges of Appeal: • The Honourable Mr. Justice Kissock Laing • The Honourable…
