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GG Calls on JPs to Affirm Youth who are Making a Difference

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen delivering his address at the appreciation function, held at the Caymanas Golf Club on Saturday (April 30, 2016), in honour of Rev. the Hon. Sophia Azan, for her sterling service to the parish of St. Catherine. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has issued a call for Justices of the Peace (JPs)…

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GG Inducts Remarkable Centenarian, Retired JP IBI Member

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen shares a light moment with centenarian Mr. Howell Burke during a courtesy visit to his home in Rock River, Clarendon on Wednesday (April 27, 2016). His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen Governor General has inducted Mr. Howell Burke, an extraordinary 104-year old retired Justice of the Peace, Former…

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Sir Patrick Allen Receives Commonwealth Secretary General

Governor- General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen warmly welcomes newly elected Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Right Hon. Patricia Scotland, QC to Jamaica during a courtesy call at King’s House Tuesday, April 26, 2016. His Excellency, Governor General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, cordially  received the Right Honourable Patricia…

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Prince Selassie Makes Courtesy Call On Deputy Governor-General

Deputy Governor- General the Hon. Marcia Bennet CD, JP (right) shares a light moment with His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias- Sahle- Selassie during a call this morning (April 22, 2016) at King’s House. Deputy Governor-General the Hon. Mrs. Marcia Bennet CD, JP received His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias-Sahle-Selassie for a courtesy call, at King’s House, this…

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New Diplomats Present Credentials

Governor General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen receives the Letter of Credence from High Commissioner-designate for the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Mr. John Akologu Tia. Governor General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, was presented with three Letters of Credence in separate ceremonies at King’s House, this morning (Tuesday April 19, 2016).    Governor…

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Bold Ones of Manufacturing Programme Unveiled

Governor- General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen speaking at the Continental Baking Company 2016 Bold Ones of Manufacturing Mobile Marketing launch at King’s House this morning (April 18, 2016). Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has commended Chairman of Continental Baking Company Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson for the confidence that his Bold Ones of Manufacturing marketing initiative has given…

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Highlights of the Opening of Parliament 2016

Governor- General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen inspects the Guard of Honour furnished by the Second Battalion of the Jamaica Regiment (2JR) at the Opening of Parliament at George William Gordon House, Downtown, Kingston, on April 14, 2016 .   Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen arrives at the George William Gordon House…

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GG Receives Belizean Counterpart on Courtesy Call

Governor- General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (right) engages Belizean Governor-General His Excellency Sir Colville Young at King’s House on Friday (April 8, 2016) His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen courteously welcomes Belizean Governor General, His Excellency Sir Colville Young to King’s House, on Friday April 8, 2016.   Sir Colville Young used the occasion to…

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Florida-based Jamaicans Challenged by Governor-General

L to R: Their Excellencies the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Hon. Lady Allen with Maureen Knips (VP of Vitas Healthcare), Donna Borland (Manager of Vitas Healthcare), and the Most Rev. Charles H. Dufour. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, encourages Jamaicans in South Florida, who can afford, to…

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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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