The proclamation declaring November 25 as “Eat Jamaican” Day, was issued by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen on Monday, November 25, in a ceremony at King’s House. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, who is also patron of the event, made brief remarks shortly before declaring “the twenty-fifth day in the month of November…
November 19, 2013 Prolific Jamaican journalist, author and TV presenter Ian Boyne launched yet another of his books “IDEAS MATTER: Journey into the Mind of a Veteran Journalist” on Tuesday, November 19, at King’s House. This was facilitated by Their Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen. In his…
Thursday November 14, 2013 – Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen hosted His Excellency Mr. Michel Martelly at a State Luncheon held in honour of the Haitian President who was paying his first State Visit to Jamaica. During his visit, President Martelly paid a…
November 12, 2013 Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen has called on Jamaicans to put on their running gears and join the LIME Foundation in the 2014 “RUN FOR THE CHILDREN” charity event in aid of the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Lady Allen, who was speaking at the official lunch of the charity…
November 11, 2013 Outgoing United States Ambassador, Her Excellency Pamela Bridgewater, paid a farewell Courtesy Call on His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen on Monday, November 11 at King’s House. Their Excellencies met briefly with Ambassador Bridgewater and presented to the Ambassador, a parting gift during the…
Bustamante Hospital for Children today (November 6) celebrated its 50th Anniversary and to mark the momentous occasion, Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen, advanced their annual visit to the hospital in acknowledgement of the value they place on the only paediatric hospital in Jamaica.…
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…
