The parish of St. Mary will honour the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, at a civic reception at the Claude Stewart Park, Port Maria, next Thursday (October 1). The function will be part of a full day of activities, in which the Governor-General will participate. Others include tours of the Port…
The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, and Lady Allen, toured sections of Trelawny Tuesday (September 22), as part of the islandwide visits he had promised at his installation in February. The visit to Trelawny brings to 10 the number of parishes which the Governor General and Lady Allen have toured…
An exhibition on the life and work of the late cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett- Coverley, was opened in the Hanover Parish Library, in Lucea, on September 17, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The world renowned folklorist, poet, actress and political and social commentator is regarded as the mother of…
The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has urged Rotarians to stay in the battle to tackle the country’s social ills. “I believe Jamaica needs more Rotarians who are prepared to stay at the front of the battle lines, and stay there to help others. In our context, the battle is against…
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, took his ‘I Believe’ message to the parish of Hanover yesterday (Sept. 17), urging residents, who gathered at the Anglican Church Hall in Lucea, to keep hope alive in these challenging times. “I believe that despite our challenges, our setbacks and our despair, we are a…
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has praised the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains for its service to needy Jamaicans, through health, education and other community development activities. “A service club is best described by the extent of its mission and of its service to others and especially the individuals, who are…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has charged Justices of the Peace (JPs) and other community leaders to do their part in alleviating the scourge of crime and violence in Jamaica. “I am depending on those of you who serve as JPs and leaders in the community, to uphold high standards and…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said today (September 9), that the family needs to be re-established as the basic institution in which both parents inculcate positive values, and attitudes in their children. “Too many children do not have a family in which to grow and be nurtured,” the Governor-General lamented. He…
Four judges were sworn in to higher offices Monday (September 7) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House. Sworn in were: His Honour Mr. Frank Williams, Her Honour Miss Carol Edwards, His Honour Mr. Evan Brown, to act as Puisne Judges; and Her Honour Mrs. Sharon…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has said that the church must become more visible, extending its reach beyond the congregation and into the wider society. “The church must be more involved and be engaged in programmes and activities in the community, that not only promote a change in attitudes and behaviour,…
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, was today (Sept. 4) invested as Chief Scout of Jamaica by Chief Commissioner of the Scout Association of Jamaica, Rev. Barrington Soares. “I proudly accept the new role as Chief Scout and promise that I will do my best in my duty to God and my…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, has challenged students from communities in Tower Hill, Kingston, who excelled in the recent Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) to continue to strive for excellence. “Do the best in high school and come out to something. Do not waste these years. Keep that motivation with you,…
