My Fellow Jamaicans, My Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, Some of you are in the habit of making New Year Resolutions while others have abandoned the thought of doing so. Today though, I encourage each of us to make two resolutions: 1. To develop an attitude of gratitude and 2. To reach out to…
My Fellow Jamaicans, There is something about Christmas which retraces our childhood days and floods our hearts with memories of family and friends. It makes us wish for joy and happiness and that indeed, there will be peace on earth and goodwill among mankind. That is what we call, “the spirit of Christmas;” that spirit…
Deadline Extended For GG’s Christmas Good Deeds Competition The deadline for entry in the Governor-General’s Christmas Good Deeds Competition has been extended to Friday, December 19. The competition which was launched via social media on Friday, December 5 is open to families, individuals and groups of individuals who are not formally engaged in social outreach…
WANTED: Persons who will help the less fortunate this Christmas! Be part of The Governor-General’s Christmas “Good Deeds” Competition which runs from December 15 to 29, 2014, with winners announced on January 5, 2015! The Governor-General challenges us to show love during this festive season especially to: Children in state care, The indigent in infirmaries,…
“Never cease to dream!” This was The Governor-General’s message to graduates of the All American Institute of Medical Sciences at its first Graduation and White Coat Ceremony on Thursday, December 4, 2014. The Institution is Jamaica’s first off-shore medical school and is helping many students in Jamaica and the Caribbean to further their dreams of…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen today performed the final activity of the 2014 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards by presenting the coveted GGAA Pin to 39 individuals for academic excellence and outstanding community service. Twenty seven individuals under the age of thirty five and an additional twelve, ages thirty five and over, were pinned during a ceremony held…
At the end of an entire morning of nerve-racking interviews, the members of the Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee has announced that 23 year old Dr. Tariq Parker is the recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship Award for 2015. The announcement was made by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen just minutes ago in the Drawing Room…
Public Sectors workers, who have made an invaluable contribution to the Jamaica Civil Service for twenty-five years and more, were yesterday (Nov 19) recognized for their stellar contribution to the growth and development of the nation at the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Award Ceremony. The ceremony was held on the lawns of King’s House…
“If prisons are to protect society from criminals, then they must become places where the incarcerated are encouraged to believe in their inherent value as human beings.” Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen made the statement when he addressed the Prison Fellowship Jamaica Fundraising Banquet at the Terra Nova Hotel last evening. Sir Patrick said that there…
At the end of the Governor-General’s I Believe Initiative Youth Consultative Conferences, delegates from across the island expressed their sincere appreciation for the well-planned sessions which they say have boosted their confidence in their ability to gain opportunities from the Global Logistics Hub Initiative. Kevin White, one of the Surrey youth delegates said that “these…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has lauded Family Life Ministries for its invaluable contribution to the strengthening of families as well as the spiritual, moral and emotional enrichment of Jamaicans. He was speaking at the 30th Anniversary Dinner for Family Life Ministries held at King’s House on Saturday, November 1. He said that from a small…
