Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Hon. Ewen Corrodus, has said that Justices of the Peace (JPs) are needed to restore strength and unity to communities, and to reconstruct the moral fiber of the Jamaican society. “It is no light matter that you have been chosen to serve your country in this capacity. You have been…
Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has expressed regret at the passing of former Custos of Kingston, Rev. Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon. Below is the full text of The Governor-General’s message: Lady Allen joins me in expressing regret at the passing of Reverend Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon, OJ, CD. ‘Canon’…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has lauded the Moneague College, in St. Ann, for the contribution it has been making to national development, through the process of education delivery. Giving the main address at the dedication and official opening ceremony for the multi-purpose building at the college, on November 11, the…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has urged Jamaicans to support the work of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and to participate fully in the agency’s activities for Drug Awareness Month (November). He was speaking on November 1, at a ceremony at King’s House, where he read a Proclamation declaring…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has added to the call for Jamaicans to unite and pool their talents and resources for the country’s welfare. He made the appeal in a message read by Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewen Corrodus at the National Heritage Week thanksgiving service held yesterday (October 10)…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has highlighted the importance of vocational and skills training in developing self-sufficient and independent Jamaicans, who are equipped with the necessary competencies to contribute significantly to nation building. Sir Patrick, who was speaking on Tuesday (October 5) at the official opening of the Worldskills Jamaica National…
Development planner Wilfred Nembhard was on Thursday (September 23) installed as the new Custos for St. Elizabeth. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the installation ceremony, which was held at Independence Park in Black River. Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator the Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne, lauded the new Custos.…
Eleven persons from the County of Surrey were presented with the Governor General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA), for outstanding contributions to their communities, Tuesday (September 28). Those honoured were: Shauna Ebanks and Hugh Perry, Portland; Ramone McPherson, Simone Absalom and Dr. James Peart, St. Andrew; Owayne Hamilton, Nataine Burton and Patricia Pringle-Baker, St. Thomas; and Michelle…
The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, will on Thursday September 23, install Mr. Wilfred Nembhard as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Elizabeth. The installation ceremony will be held at Independence Park, Black River starting at 2:00 p.m. The…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, will on Thursday September 2, install Mrs. Marigold Harding as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew. The investiture ceremony will be held at Kings House, starting at 2:00 p.m. with guests asked to…
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon Lady Allen, is encouraging Corporate Jamaica and ordinary citizens to contribute to the development and success of minors in the country’s children’s homes by donating time and resources. “I believe that our young people, our children, are the future of our country and if we give…
Back to school expenses for one university student and 30 others entering high school have been significantly reduced, having been awarded a scholarship and several bursaries by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and Partners Co-operative Credit Union Limited. The presentations were made Thursday (August 19) at an awards function at the Knutsford Court Hotel in…
