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250 JFLL Volunteers Sworn In

A total of 250 volunteers, who will assist the efforts of the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) in achieving a fully literate and numerate society, were sworn in today (June 23) by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The ceremony was held at King’s House under the theme: ‘I Believe…We…

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Lady Allen Encourages Youngsters at Hill Top Correctional Centre

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen, has encouraged wards at the Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre in Bamboo, St. Ann, to rise above their circumstances and strive to be their best. Lady Allen recently visited the institution on a familiarisation tour led by Acting Commissioner of Corrections, June Spence –…

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Governor-General Takes ‘I Believe’ Message to the UK

Governor General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has taken his ‘I Believe’ message, which was the theme of his inaugural address in February, to the Jamaican community in the United Kingdom (UK). Speaking at a reception in his honour, hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London this afternoon (June 12) after…

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Governor-General to be Knighted by the Queen

Buckingham Palace has formally announced that The Queen has approved the submission for His Excellency The Most Honourable Patrick Linton Allen, ON, CD, Governor-General of Jamaica, to be Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (GCMG). He will be knighted on June 12, 2009. Consequently, the Governor-General shall…

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GG Proclaims JAS Founders Day

The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has proclaimed that May 29 be celebrated annually as Jamaica Agriculture Society (JAS) Founders Day. JAS President, Senator Norman Grant, told JIS News on Friday (June 5) that the proclamation was in response to a request from its board. The JAS was formed on May…

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Jamaica Can Come Out of Financial Slump – GG

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has expressed confidence in the country’s ability to weather the current financial slump and to carve out a path towards economic recovery. Citing a Caribbean business report, he said that despite the economic crisis, which has seen a 2.8 per cent fall in Gross Domestic Product…

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Jamaica Can Achieve Greatness – GG

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has said that Jamaica has the ability to achieve greatness despite the current difficulties with which the country is confronted. Delivering the main address at the ‘I Believe’ youth breakfast for the county of Surrey, held on Wednesday (June 3) at the Frenchman’s Cove Hotel in…

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GG Urges Police to Join His ‘I Believe’ Campaign

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Dr. Patrick Allen, is seeking the support of the police for his ‘I Believe’ campaign, which aims at inspiring and motivating Jamaicans to achieve their full potential. “I believe that the Police Federation can pilot a segment of the ‘I Believe’ programme, which would serve to inspire and motivate…

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