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IBI Ambassadors Awarded Cash Prizes to Advance Projects

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (right) engages participants in the IBI “Vision of Love” video competition and National Coordinator, Major Effiom Whyte (Ret’d) during the courtesy call on March 11, 2016 at King’s House. The “I Believe Initiative’s (IBI) – Vision of Love” video competition culminates with unexpected prizes and a courtesy call with Governor-…

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Horace Clarke High School to Observe Lady Allen Day

Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen delivers an impassioned keynote address at the Horace Clarke High School’s Awards Ceremony on Thursday (March 10, 2016). The Horace Clarke High School (formerly Islington High School) in St. Mary is to start observing “Lady Allen Day” annually. The official announcement was made at the school’s Annual Awards…

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GG Urges Consensus and Partnerships As New Government is Installed

Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. Photo: JIS On March 3, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen installed the Most Honourable Andrew Holness as Prime Minister of Jamaica in accordance with Section 70 and subsection…

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Mr. Andrew Holness to be Sworn-in as Prime Minister on Thursday, March 3

Prime Minister-Designate Mr. Andrew Holness will be sworn in as Prime Minister of Jamaica in a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday, March 3.  The Swearing-in Ceremony will commence at 4pm and invited guests are asked to be seated by 3:15pm.  In accordance with the Constitution of Jamaica, Mr. Holness will take the Oath of…

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Governor-General’s Achievement Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the esteemed Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA), part of the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE), is now open to the public. To qualify persons must be Jamaican citizens from humble beginnings, who have improved themselves through their own efforts and are making a valuable contribution in their community. Nomination forms can be obtained and…

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