Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has encouraged Jamaicans to use the success of the country’s athletes as an inspiration to pursue greatness. He said that the “awesome” and “world leading performances,” of the athletes at the recent World Championships in Berlin, Germany, “has proven beyond doubt that as a nation, we…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the Manchester business community for spearheading a crime fighting initiative in the parish. “The ‘Closed to Crime’ initiative is a bold step in the right direction. It will enable you to take back the streets of Manchester from those who are denying you the…
The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, has honoured 14 persons from Cornwall with the prestigious Governor General’s Achievement Awards. The recipients represent the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Hanover, St. James, Westmoreland and Trelawny, and were awarded for their outstanding achievements and making significant contributions to their communities, during a function held…
Bishop Herro Blair has been re-appointed Political Ombudsman, to serve for another five years. Presenting the Instruments of Re-appointment, at a brief ceremony, held at King’s House, today (Aug. 25), Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen congratulated Bishop Blair on his re-appointment and for the contribution he has made over the years…
The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has emphasized the importance of the family in building a good foundation for individuals, in a speech Monday (August 24) to the oncoming first year students of the University of Technology (UTech). “The family must be re-established as the basic institution in which both parents…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on parents to ensure that the home remains a firm place for disciplining children. “If children have their biggest fans at home, they will not need to find them anywhere else to feel good about themselves, so we must ensure that children are guided…
A Peace and Justice Centre, under the direction of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), was opened in May Pen, Clarendon, yesterday (August 18). Founder of the centre, Social Activist, Dr. Walter Leavell, informed that apart from the mediation services, the centre would offer remedial skills training and support for students suspended from schools. “We are…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has described the newly launched Students’ Motivational Manual, as a road map to success for young people. “I would say that the manual is a sort of road map that, if you follow closely, it will help you to reap success not only in academic areas,…
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company handed over $8 million to four institutions, to assist students financially challenged in completing their academic studies, on Tuesday (August 11). The institutions were: the University of Technology (UTech), which will receive $4 million; University of the West Indies (UWI), $2.5 million; Northern Caribbean University (NCU), $1 million; and…
‘Connecting Diaspora Future Leaders: Solidifying our places in our homelands and Jamaica’ Introduction I am honoured to have been asked to participate in this Inaugural Future Leaders Diaspora Conference which is aimed at building and strengthening systems and networks for Future Leaders in the Jamaican Diaspora so they can to engage more meaningfully in Jamaica’s…
Lady Gladys Bustamante, the 97-year-old female icon of Jamaica’s political and labour struggles was laid to rest at National Heroes Park downtown, Kingston on Saturday evening (Aug. 8). The casket bearing her remains was buried in the same mausoleum as her late husband, National Hero, political and labour leader, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante,…
Jamaicans, today (Aug. 8) paid their final respects to late Lady Gladys Bustamante, at an official funeral service, held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Liguanea. People started filling up the pews from as early as 11:00 am, despite the heat, and waited patiently until the shiny, black Cadillac from Roman’s…
