Twenty-two year old Manchester farmer Nicholas Powell, a recipient of the 2009 Governor-General’s National Youth Award of Excellence, is working to develop a hurricane-proof greenhouse for the local farming sector. This move is in line with the current thrust by the Ministry of Agriculture to increase the use of greenhouse technology to boost agricultural production.…
Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Royland Barrett, was honoured by the residents of the parish on Wednesday (November 11) for his work in promoting volunteerism in the parish. At an awards ceremony and banquet hosted by the Trelawny Association of Volunteer Organisations (TAVO) at the Starfish Resort in Cooper’s Pen, praises and gifts were heaped upon…
The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded the Jamaica Cancer Society for its work in encouraging persons to get tested for cancer, in a bid to eliminate the disease as a major health challenge in Jamaica. “I commend the members of the Jamaica Cancer Society for the exemplary work that…
A total of 146 outstanding Jamaicans, who have contributed to nation building, were recognised at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, held today (October 19), on the lawns of King’s House, in Kingston. Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, and his wife, Mrs. Lorna Golding, headed the list of dignitaries and other guests, who attended the…
The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, invited about 50 students of Vaz Preparatory School who visited Kings House on Wednesday (October 14) to return for Monday’s National Honours and Awards Ceremony. His Excellency extended the invitation following a brief viewing of a Heritage display mounted by the Jamaica Information Service…
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…
