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…
The colourful kaleidoscopic collage of sweeping lawns of green grass, blooming and budding flowers and plants, trees adorning the majestic King’s House estate in St. Andrew, gives credence to the view that the property is blessed with an abundance of breathtaking botanical beauty. The eye-catching picturesque flora greeting visitors at the front of the approximately…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has appointed Mrs. Marigold Harding as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew, effective August 9, 2010. Mrs. Harding is the wife of Senator, Dr. the Hon. Oswald Harding, President of the Senate. She…
Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Lady Allen, made an official visit to the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory Thursday (July 15) to get a firsthand view of the facility. Nestled deep in the Blue Mountains, at an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet, the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory is Jamaica’s largest and…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the National Parent Teachers’ Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), saying that it has helped parents to better contribute to their children’s education and overall development. “With the formation of the NPTAJ five years ago, a medium was created that would facilitate greater partnership among parents,…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has emphasised that in seeking to transform the society, Jamaicans must ensure that the young people are not neglected. “We must engage and involve them in our undertakings. In addition to adding a fresh perspective and relevance, they are the key to the continuity of our…
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has said that the contribution of young people is critical to the nation building process. He was addressing the Governor General’s Youth Consultative Breakfast for the county of Cornwall held yesterday (May 20) at the Wexford Hotel in Montego Bay, where the participants, including students,…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the St. Ann Homecoming and Heritage Foundation for its efforts to highlight and preserve the culture of the parish. He was speaking at the Foundation’s sixth annual banquet and awards ceremony held on Saturday (Aug. 14) at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has appointed Mrs. Marigold Harding as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew, effective August 9, 2010. Mrs. Harding is the wife of Senator, Dr. the Hon. Oswald Harding, President of the Senate. She…
As the country celebrates 176 years of Emancipation from slavery, Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on Jamaicans to free themselves of the belief that only foods from overseas are good and best for consumption. He said that Jamaica will never fully experience the joys of emancipation until “we…
