KINGSTON – The Governor General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, has reminded Jamaican students and youth leaders that they were ‘the most important resource and change agent’ and that their support is needed in the campaign to motivate Jamaicans to believe in their potential, and to contribute to the building of a prosperous and peaceful…
KINGSTON (JIS) Approximately 150 exceptional Jamaicans were recognised for their outstanding contributions to nation building, at the 2011 National Honours and Awards ceremony, held today (October 17) on the lawns of King’s House, in Kingston. Two foreign nationals who contributed to advancing the country’s cause in a significant way were also awarded. Governor-General, His Excellency…
KINGSTON (JIS) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaica remains committed to free trade and liberalisation. He noted that the country’s record in supporting open commerce and reducing trade barriers was one of the most impressive in the developing world. “Jamaica, by its own initiative and through its own commitment to…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has encouraged members of the island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) to increase community policing efforts in their response to problems associated with law and order. He said security and order cannot be effectively enforced without the continuous work and dedication of the police. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Awards Ceremony of…
MONTEGO BAY (JIS) – Former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, has been honoured by Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness, for his outstanding and dedicated contribution to the group, spanning approximately 20 years. Sir Howard was showered with accolades and tributes during a special dinner held on Saturday (September 24) at the Holiday Inn…
KINGSTON (JIS) – Businessman and philanthropist, William Shagoury, was installed the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon, on September 7. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Jamalco Sports Club, Halse Hall, in Clarendon. In his message, Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce…
MONTEGO BAY (JIS) – The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented 14 persons from the County of Cornwall with the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards, for outstanding contributions to community development on Wednesday August 31. The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay,…
KINGSTON (JIS) – Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, will install William Shagoury, OD, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon, on September 7. The ceremony will be held at the Jamalco Sports Club in Halse Hall, Clarendon, beginning at…
WASHINGTON (JIS) – Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans at home and abroad to unite in building a more cohesive, inclusive, and just society. “It is our mandate as citizens,” Sir Patrick told the more than 400 Jamaicans and friends of the island gathered at Howard University’s Dunbarton…