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“Joy to the World” Is Back With A Bang!

The Jamaican Folk Singers accompanied by Bandmaster WO1 Albert S. Hird of the Jamaica Military Band have the rapt attention of the audience at the “Joy to the World,” Christmas Concert held at King’s House on Sunday (December 20, 2015). Their Excellencies annual Christmas Concert, “Joy to the World,” held at King’s House on Sunday…

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King’s House Staff Fun Day 2015

An elated Governor-General’s Secreatry, Mrs. Daniel gives the day’s activities a ‘thumbs up’ The King’s House Staff Fun Day held at Konoko Falls & Park in St. Ann on Friday, December 18, 2015 was a success with its huge staff turn out. His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen takes a keen look at the snake during…

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GG’s 2015 Hospital Tour Culminates at National Chest

Their Excellencies Sir Patrick Allen (R) and Lady Allen (2nd R) present a gift to the hospitals received by Dr. Andrei Cooke (L), SERAH Board Chairman. Looking on from left are: Dr. Tanya Foster- Consultant for the National Chest Hospital representing Senior Medical Officer Dr. Terry Baker, Mr. Mark Martin- Parish Manager SEHRA and Dr.…

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Port Maria Hospital Commended On GG’s Tour

Their Excellencies greet the mother of a newly born baby at the Port Maria Hospital Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen made the second stop in their Annual Hospital Christmas visits at the Port Maria Hospital on Thursday December 10, where they commended the staff for their diligence to…

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Governor-General Appoints Lt Cdr. John McFarlane Acting Custos of St. Andrew

Lt Cdr. John McFarlane Acting Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew Governor-General The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Lieutenant Commander John McFarlane Acting Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew.  Commander McFarlane’s appointment takes effect December 13, 2015. As Custos Rotulorum, Commander McFarlane is the Governor-General’s representative responsible for keeping…

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Passion to Excel Can Help Achieve Vision 2030

IBI Ambassador Cordell Graham Williams presents a report on her community project activities spearheaded over the course of the year Governor–General, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen at the induction ceremony for the 2015 I Believe Ambassadors today (Thursday, December 3, 2015) declared that, “It is that passion to excel beyond our limitations and to…

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GG Emphasizes Value of Faith-Based Education

Their Excellencies the Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left) and Lady Allen (2nd right), His Excellency David Prendergast, High Commission for Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago(right) and Mrs. Prendergast (2nd left) at the University of Southern Caribbean’s (USC) Gala Fundraising Event on November 28, 2015. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen says the Christian education he received…

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Governor-General Names Sherona Forrester 2016 Rhodes Scholar

Sherona Forrester tries to contain her elation upon hearing that she is the 2016 Rhodes Scholar for Jamaica. Looking on and applauding her success are two of her competitors. Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has named Sherona Forrester, Economics major at the University of the West Indies, the 2016 Rhodes Scholar.  The announcement…

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Governor-General Encourages Support for Hands

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen delivers keynote address at the 20th Anniversary Banquet of the Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness The 20th Anniversary Celebrations of Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness culminated in a luminous banquet at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel on Saturday night (October 31, 2015), where Governor-General and Patron, Sir Patrick Allen was…

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