The Governor-General has sworn in Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown to serve as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew effective February 2, 2015. She will replace the Hon. Marigold Harding who is retiring after serving in the position since 2010. The swearing-in ceremony took place today at King’s House. According to Sir Patrick, this…
Jamaicans were encouraged by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen to take seriously, the fundamental human right of religious liberty which is protected by the nation’s constitution. He was speaking at the Festival of Religious Freedom convened by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other religious entities on January 24 at the National Arena. The Governor-General noted that…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen says the procedure which led to the appointment of Mrs. Arlene Harrison Henry as Public Defender accords with his commitment to ensure transparency in the selection of senior public servants. He was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the new Public Defender at King’s House on Friday (Jan. 16). “The people…
The Office of The Governor-General and Staff is pleased to announce the winning entry in the Christmas Good Deeds Competition. First place is awarded to a group of volunteers from Clarendon led by Chavan Nelson who gave a full day of service at the Anderson Home for Children in May Pen. Their service included cleaning…
His Excellency The Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Arlene Harrison Henry to the post of Public Defender in accordance with the Public Defender (Interim) Act of 2000. Her appointment takes effect as of the 19th of January, 2015. Mrs. Harrison Henry, former President of the…
