October 24, 2013 The Governor-General’s I Believe Initiative’s National Youth Conference culminated on a high note last Thursday (October 24), but not before serving up sessions focused on assisting youth with career choices through “Career Development” and “Youth Entrepreneurship“; twin themes that guided the event at the Jamaica Conference Centre. It was with a sense…
One hundred and eighty outstanding recipients were yesterday conferred with national medals and awards by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen at the National Honours and Awards presentation Ceremony which took place on the Lawns of King’s House on October 21, 2013. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, who was acting in accordance with the…
This year, Jamaicans are again observing Heritage Week against the backdrop of prevailing global economic challenges which have served to deepen national socio-economic difficulties. In my inaugural address in 2009, I urged Jamaicans to regard the economic downturn as an opportunity to explore new approaches to economic well-being, using what is right about Jamaica to…
Conveyed In Letter To Mrs. Lilieth Mullings October 17, 2013 I am saddened by the passing of your dear husband, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, who served Jamaica so faithfully as a consummate Parliamentarian, Cabinet Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Diplomat. Jamaicans will always remember Mr. Mullings for his humility, kindness, integrity and quiet dignity. His constituents…
The T.P. Lecky Hall at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education, on Thursday, October 10, came alive for the installation of the Hon. Lincoln Thaxter as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Portland by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen. On his arrival, The Governor-General duly inspected the Guard of Honour furnished…
September 30, St. Thomas/ Four outstanding individuals from the county of Surrey received the prestigious Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) at the final (adult) presentation ceremony which was held at the Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort last Friday. The recipients, Ms. Coreen Angela Dennis of the parish of St. Andrew, Mr. Cosmo Jowhill of Kingston, Ms.…
