KINGSTON (JIS)Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on the nation to use the 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations as an impetus towards greater achievement, even as the nation reflects on the accomplishments since 1962. “We now have a unique opportunity to look back… and reflect on the range of traditions,…
KINGSTON (JIS) The Glenhope Place of Safety has received $250,000 from Allied Insurance Brokers to assist with refurbishing and rebuilding efforts, following a fire last year, which destroyed sections of the facility. Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Patricia Allen, accepted the cheque on behalf of the institution from Assistant General…
KINGSTON (JIS) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has encouraged Jamaicans to continue to pray and seek God’s guidance, even as they celebrate and reflect on the nation’s achievements over the last 50 years. Sir Patrick, who was speaking at the 32nd staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), at the…
Several items, including 145 sheets, 50 blankets, 15 window curtains, hard cover books, pens, pencils, game sets and footballs were handed over to the Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre for boys, located in St. Ann, by Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen, on December 22. The items were put together for the institution by…
King’s House has confirmed that the new Children’s Advocate will be Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Diahann Gordon Harrison, who will take office on January 9. In a release Tuesday (December 20), King’s House said that the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has appointed Mrs. Gordon Harrison to the post.…
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has commended the management and staff of the Falmouth Public Hospital in Trelawny, for the high level of service rendered to the nation, as they consistently address the health needs of citizens in western Jamaica. Presenting them with a Certificate of Recognition during his tour…
In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, a needy family residing in the Kingston 20 area was presented with gifts by Their Excellencies, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, at a ceremony at King’s House Friday (December 16). The Welch’s* received a 12 cubic foot refrigerator, fabrics, ground provisions…
My fellow Jamaicans. The dawn of a New Year is always eagerly anticipated. It is ushered in with much jubilation, excitement and renewed hope for success, and with us Jamaicans there is always that special flavour. Generally, it is at this time also that we review the past year and make plans for new and…
