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“Reduce speed and exercise caution” GG urges motorists

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, speaking at the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards ceremony in St. Thomas this afternoon, appealed to motorists to reduce their speed and exercise caution while travelling on the nation’s roads.  The Governor-General who is Patron of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) said he is extremely concerned about the high number of motor…

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Bustamante Children’s Hospital’s ‘Happy Room’

Plans by the management of the Bustamante Hospital for Children to create a ‘Happy Room’ at the hospital moved closer to reality on Monday (Sept. 23) with the donation of a television and other electronic equipment from three corporate sponsors.  Patron of the hospital Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen and the Hon. Marigold…

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ECJ Chairman Resigns

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has been notified of the resignation from Dr. Herbert Thompson from the Office of Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ).  The resignation, which has been accepted, takes immediate effect. Dr. Thompson informed the Governor-General that the controversy which surrounded his receipt of the People’s…

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Governor-General Swears in Judges

Five judges who have been appointed to serve in new capacities in Jamaica’s  judicial system were today sworn in to by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen in a swearing-in ceremony that took place in the ballroom of King’s House. Sworn in to act as Judge of Appeal for the period of September…

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Sameer Younis Receives Order of Jamaica

With the National Honours and Awards ceremony only a month away, 71 year old businessman Sameer Younis was conferred with the Order of Jamaica by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen during the special investiture ceremony at King’s House on September 6.  A Past President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and the…

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Launch Of Annual Wings Appeal Fundraiser

The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Jamaica 580 Branch chapter launched its annual Wings Appeal fundraiser at a ceremony in the Drawing Room of King’s House on September 5. The launch comes ahead of a planned week of activities by members of RAFA, which will mark the battle of Britain that took place in 1940.…

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Governor-General Receives Order of St. John

His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen was this morning invested as a Knight of Grace of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.  At the Investiture Ceremony, which was held in the Ballroom of King’s House, Professor Anthony Mellows, Lord Prior of the Order, bestowed the honour in…

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