(JIS) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging service clubs to adopt modern methods as part of their programme offerings in order to attract more young people. He noted that while the principles being imparted will always be relevant, it is important that programmes are delivered within the context of contemporary…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen called on Scouts to continue to effect positive change in Jamaica. This was stated in his message at the culminating activity for the Scout Association of Jamaica in their Founder’s Day Celebrations which was held at the Holiness Apostolic Church in Yallahs, St. Thomas on Sunday February 26. In his…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen said that as Jamaica celebrates fifty years of independence its development over the next half century could be secured by harnessing the principles and values that have been instilled in youth involved in the Girls Brigade movement. He was speaking at the launch of Girls Brigade Month and Tag Drive at…
Today, as I mark 60 years as your Queen, I am writing to thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you have given to me and Prince Philip over these years and to tell you how deeply moved we have been to receive so many kind messages about the Diamond Jubilee. In this…
KINGSTON (JIS) – Sally-Kay Porteous was installed as the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Manchester yesterday Feb. 1. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at King’s House in Kingston. In his remarks, Sir Patrick urged Ms. Porteous to use her office to safeguard…
