Sir Patrick Allen presents the Badge of Honour for Gallantry to Dr. Ricard Shane Bennett. Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, adorned two hundred and twenty- two nation builders with badges and medals of honour at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held at King’s House earlier today (October 19, 2015). His Excellency Sir Patrick…
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (left) gives a listening ear to these youngsters. “Today we want you to leave here with a clear understanding that your future in this world rests in your hands. One thing is certain; the best way to predict the future is to invent it and within this room you…
Sir Patrick Allen welcomes His Excellency, Masanori Nakano Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica. A delegation of over thirty members from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) made a Courtesy Call on Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, on Wednesday (October 7, 2015), on the heels of the departure of the brief state visit of Japanese…
Sir Patrick Allen launches the 2015 Poppy Appeal. In launching the 2015 Poppy Appeal at Curphey Place on Sunday (October 4, 2015), Governor-General and Patron, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen made an impassioned plea for Jamaicans to remember those ex-service men and women who fought in World War II. Governor-General and Patron of The Poppy…
Sir Patrick Allen commissions the greenhouse on the grounds of North East Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventist. Looking on is Pastor Arlington Woodburn, President of the conference. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has endorsed the North East Jamaica Conference (NEJC) of Seventh-day Adventist Conference’s Save Our Schools Through Industries and Commitment (SOSTIC) Programme; a pioneering…
Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen sit down for a welcome courtesy call with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. King’s House was abuzz with excitement on Thursday October 1 as the arrival of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal drew near. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. Their Excellencies the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General…
Sir Patrick Allen launches the Sponsor A Child Programme and urges everyone to support the educational initiative. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Patron of Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness, last Friday (Sept. 25) launched the Hands ‘Sponsor a Child Programme ‘ and urged Jamaicans to support this educational initiative so that children who have…
Their Excellencies Sir Patrick and Lady Allen (seated centre) with GGPE National Coordinator-Major ‘Ret’d’ Effiom Whyte (seated left). Custodes seated from left are: The Hon. Steadman Fuller, the Hon. Donna Parchment-Brown, the The Hon. Marcia Bennett and the Hon. Lincoln Thaxter . George Young (seated right) joins his fellow 2015 GGAA awardees for the county of…
Sir Patrick Allen urges members of RAFA to continue their efforts in supporting ex-service men and women. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen reminds all Jamaicans to be appreciative of the selfless contribution that has been offered by servicemen and women and commends the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) for remembering the veteran servicemen over the years.…
Their Excellencies Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen (2nd and 3rd left) unveil the inscription bearing their names as they officially open the Phoenix Central. Looking on from left are, Jean Lowrie-Chin- Founder of PRODev, her daughter Anita Chin- General Manager and son Noel Chin- PRODev’s Property Manager. The newly opened Phoenix Central…
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (centre) with Chief Justice- the Hon. Justice Zaila McCalla, (3rd right) President of the Court of Appeal- the Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison (3rd left) and the 11 newly sworn in judges. It was a historic moment at King’s House on Monday, September 14 when His Excellency the Most Hon.…
Their Excellencies Sir Patrick Allen (seated center) and Lady Allen (seated 3rd right) with GGPE National Coordinator- Major (Ret’d) Effiom Whyte (standing left) and GGPE Project Officer- Tricia Grier (seated left).Others seated from left are: Grantley Stephenson, CEO Kingston Wharves Ltd, the Hon. Custos Steadman Fuller, Professor Colin Gyles, Acting Principal- University of Technology and…
