From time to time, His Excellency The Governor-General endorses the objectives of select organizations by formally granting them patronage, thereby providing them with the name and prestige of the Vice-Regal office. However, patronage is an expression of support for the general aims of the organization, and is not evidence of endorsement for specific initiatives. …
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon Lady Allen, wants more volunteers, particularly those with educational expertise, to assist patients of the Bustamante Hospital for Children, in Kingston. She said this is critical, as some of the patients are unable to attend school for extended periods, due to the severity of their illnesses,…
The Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA), one of the country’s most prestigious awards programme, observes its 20th Anniversary this year, under the theme: “Recognising Excellence.” This year, the anniversary of the awards programme will be launched with church services in all 14 parishes on Sunday, February 20, 2011. A Proclamation from Governor-General His Excellency the Most…
Scores of Scout leaders were presented with Awards and Warrants for their dedicated and exemplary service to the movement, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a ceremony, held at King’s House on February 24. The Governor-General, who is also Chief Scout, applauded the leadership of the Scouts Association of Jamaica…
Twenty-two (22) young Jamaicans have been appointed as Youth Ambassadors by His Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen. They were presented with their Instruments of Appointment at a ceremony at King’s House earlier this month, and will serve for two years from 2011 to 2013. In his address, the Governor-General encouraged the Youth Ambassadors to believe in…
At 100 years old, Livingston, Alexander & Levy is the oldest law firm in Jamaica and during a Courtesy Call at King’s House on February 11, Senior Partners shared plans for the Centenary celebrations with His Excellency The Governor–General. The Firm began operation on February 10, 1911 when with Noel B. Livingston (later Sir Noel)…
