Another group of outstanding Jamaicans were today awarded by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen for being stalwarts in their communities and for their significant contribution to national development. A hidden gem, Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa, was the setting for the presentation ceremony for the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) for the twelve Surrey recipients. They…
Trevor Heaven, President of the Lay Magistrates Association of Manchester, has endorsed the Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence (GGPE) and said Justices of the Peace for the parish must provide the tools to assist children and young adults to realize their full potential. He was responding to a call by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen for JPs…
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen called on Justices of the Peace for the Parish of Trelawny to use the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE) as one of the vehicles through which they can advocate for the transformation of Jamaica. This was his primary focus when he met with the JPs on Tuesday,…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen culminated his series of Corporate Visits for 2014 with a motivating visit to the Scotiabank Centre in Downtown Kingston today, September 12, 2014. President and CEO, Mrs. Jacqueline Sharp warmly welcomed him and led a presentation on the bank’s history, services, investments in youth and contributions to community development. In addition to…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed confidence in the eight female jurists who were sworn in at King’s House today, September 10, 2014. He commended them on the expertise and commitment they had demonstrated which proved that they would continue to uphold the high standards commonly associated with Jamaica’s judiciary. The Governor-General said that despite…
There was a certain level of excitement surrounding The Governor-General’s Corporate Visit to the Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies on Friday, September 5, 2014. Though this visit mirrored previous Corporate Visits, it was however infused with very interesting activities which served as a huge reminder that Jamaicans are a resilient, God-fearing, hard-working people who refuse…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has commended the Royal Air Forces Association Jamaica Branch for their efforts to advance the welfare of servicemen and ex-service men across Jamaica. He was speaking at the launch of their annual fund-raising event, Wings Appeal, at King’s House today. Sir Patrick said that each year, the fundraiser allow Jamaicans to…
