Respect the Legacy of the Forefathers – GG

(JIS) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on the nation to respect the legacy of the forefathers and the foundation they have laid for nation building, even while embracing the future. The Governor-General, who was addressing a luncheon meeting at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel on Thursday (March 22), following…

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GG Begins Meet and Greet visits for 2012

(JIS)Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen began their 2012 series of visits across the island on March 22, to meet and greet the Jamaican people, with the parish of St. James being the first. These visits are of particular significance to their itinerary for this year, as the country…

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Montegonians urged to preserve peace and stability in St. James

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has urged business and community leaders in the parish of St. James to reduce the monster of crime which threatens the peace and stability of the parish.  He was addressing a luncheon held at the Hilton Rose Hall hotel in the parish on Thursday (March 22) on the first leg of…

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Prince Henry, GG and Lady Allen Visit Hospitals

Their Excellencies the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Hon. Lady Allen accompanied His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales to the Bustamante Hospital for Children and the Victoria Jubilee Hospital on Tuesday March 6. These are among a series of events that The Prince participated in on the occasion of The Queen’s…

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Queen Gets High Marks for Her Reign

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has applauded Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for a sixty-year reign marked by peace and goodwill.  He was speaking on Tuesday (March 6) at an official dinner held at King’s House in honour of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales (Prince Harry) who is visiting Jamaica for the first time on…

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King’s House Foundation to Host Art Show

A Fund-raising Art Exhibition, sponsored by the King’s House Foundation, will take place in the Ball Room at King’s House on March 8 beginning at 6 p.m. The Exhibition, which is being hosted by Their Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, is intended to raise funds toward the further development of…

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Wednesday 6th February 1952 is indelibly printed in the mind of Her Majesty The Queen (Elizabeth II) as it was the day her father, King George VI died, and it was the day of her accession to the British throne.  The young Princess and her husband, Prince Phillip were on a visit to Kenya at…

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