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GG Reappoints Terrence Williams INDECOM Commissioner

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen looks on as Commissioner of the Independent Commission of Investigations Mr. Terrence Williams subscribes the Oath of Office. He has been reappointed to a second five year term as Commissioner. The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has reappointed Mr. Terrence Williams to another five year term as…

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Sir Patrick Allen Hosts President of Trinidad & Tobago

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (left) warmly greets His Excellency Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago upon his arrival at King’s House on Friday (July 24, 2015) Both Heads of State are saluted by a police officer.   Sir Patrick Allen (left) looks on as His Excellency Anthony Carmona,…

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GG Condemns Lawlessness

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen delivers a riveting remark urging Jamaicans to unite against crime and violence that is plaguing the nation. He was addressing attendees at the 2015 Governor- General Achievement Awards Presentation Ceremony at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall, Westmoreland on Thursday (July 23, 2015.)   Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon.…

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GG Awards 13 Outstanding Citizens in Cornwall

Governor- General’s Achievement Award’s recipients from the county of Cornwall with Major (Ret’d) Effiom Whyte (seated left) National Coordinator for the Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence and the custodes from all 5 parishes of Cornwall. Seated from 2nd left are: The Very Rev. Cannon the Hon. Hartley D. Perrin, the Hon. Ewen Corrodus, the Hon Beryl…

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Sir Patrick and Lady Allen Celebrate Forty Years

His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen gently holds the hand of Lady Allen as they descend from the Residence to start the celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. Love was definitely in the air and it filled the packed King’s House Ballroom on Sunday evening, July 19 as Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and…

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Take Back A Wealth of Experience Governor- General Tells Scouts

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen greets Jamaica’s International Scout Commissioner – Carlton Thompson. Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen at a courtesy call made on him at King’s House, Thursday, encouraged youngsters attending the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan to, “take back a wealth of experience with them.” The group which comprises four boy…

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GG Commends Nurses

  Sir Patrick Allen captures the attention of nurses and nursing students during the courtesy call at King’s House on July 16, 2015.   Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen said that nurses deserve to be recognized and appreciated for the care that they give to patients especially when they are at…

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GG Receives Participants in the GK Birthright Programme

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received on a Courtesy Call by participants in the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme and executives of GK Foundation at King’s House on Friday, July 10. The internship programme is aimed at reawakening second and third generation Jamaicans residing abroad to the fact that their Jamaican heritage is indeed their birthright. The…

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GG’S Corporate Tour Stops At GraceKennedy

Staff members of GK were eager to meet Their Excellencies during the tour of the company’s headquarters. Colvenette Brown, GK’s Customer Service Supervisor (left) cheerfully greets Their Excellencies during the tour. Looking on is Gilroy Graham, Senior General Manager of Grace Foods Domestic. Their Excellenncies Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen are photographed with the…

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National Hero Norman Washington Manley’s 122nd Birthday Tribute

The floral tribute in commemoration of the 122nd birth anniversary of  national hero, The Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley held Saturday  July 4 at the National Heroes Park was attended by Their Excellencies, The  Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen.   His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen receives the wreath before the…

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