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GG Tours Mavis Bank Coffee Factory

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…

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G-G Lauds Work of National Parent-Teacher Association

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,…

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Young people must not be Neglected – Governor General

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…

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Contribution of Young People Critical to Nation Building – GG

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,…

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G-G Commends St. Ann Homecoming Foundation

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…

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