Yearly Archives: 2015

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has inducted six young Jamaicans to serve as Jamaica Youth Ambassadors (JaYAP) for 2015-2017. Sujae Boswell and Tijani Christian will both serve as Jamaica Youth Ambassadors to the Commonwealth, while Jamar Howell and Rochelle Reid James have been appointed Youth Ambassadors to the United Nations General Assembly.  They are joined by…

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen says while adults must do their best to keep their children safe, young people should also heed the sound advice of parents and teachers and not engage in activity that puts them at risk.  He was addressing students, teachers and the Boards of Management of the Excelsior Schools while on a…

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has applauded the proprietors of National Baking Company for their involvement in the Jamaican economy and believes that the company should be a model for the manufacturing industry.  He was speaking to company CEO Gary “Butch” Hendrickson and staff following a tour of the factory located on Half-Way Tree Road. The…

  Governor-General The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret at the passing of the Honourable Jeffrey McKitty, Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Mary. Custos McKitty died this morning after a period of illness. Sir Patrick Allen described Custos McKitty as a true Jamaican patriot and commended him for his exemplary commitment…

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Reverend Jeffery McKenzie, Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine. He was sworn in this morning at King’s House and his appointment takes effect on April 1. Reverend McKenzie replaces Reverend the Hon.…

The Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE) is pleased to announce the ‘I Believe’ Initiative’s educational partnership with Monroe College (New York) and Scotia Foundation for the second Bachelor in Information Technology Scholarship. The Scholarship covers full tuition for the duration of 4 years beginning August 2015 and is tenable at the New Rochelle Campus of…

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has condemned the spate of brutal attacks on the nation’s children and is appealing to persons with any information that can help the authorities to pass it on.  He was speaking on Thursday (Mar. 19) at the installation ceremony for the newly appointed Custos of St. Andrew, the Honourable Mrs Donna…

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has commended Food for the Poor Jamaica for the impact that it has made on the country and for its role in helping the people of Jamaica especially during natural disasters.  He was speaking to the organization’s executives during a recent visit to their corporate headquarters in Spanish Town on…

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen  visited the National Gallery of Jamaica where he viewed the Jamaica Biennial 2014 Exhibition on Wednesday March 11. He was met on arrival by Dr. Veerle Poupeye, Executive Director of the Gallery and O’Neil Lawrence, Senior Curator who provided a guided tour. The exhibition features the work of ninety-nine artists from…

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received on a Courtesy Call, former Governor of the State of New York, David Paterson, on Wednesday, March 11 at King’s House. Governor Paterson was accompanied by a delegation which included founding partners of the Commonwealth Partners Inc. Mr Rohan Barnett Executive Chairman/ Managing Partner, Mr. Paul Simpson Managing Partner, Mr.…

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen said that he would like to stand by persons who are prepared to fight corruption in Jamaica when he addressed the Anti-corruption Conference organised by the Office of the Contractor General, Tuesday, March 9. “I would like to stand by the person or persons who are prepared to be bloody and…