Governor-General’s Achievement Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the esteemed Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA), an arm of the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE), is now open to the public. The closing date is midnight Friday March 17, 2017. These awards are being presented under the theme “Inspiring and Energizing Communities to Serve ”. Forty-two (42) persons across three (3) Age Group…

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King’s House Statement on Budgetary Allocation

King’s House is a critical office within the Administration of Jamaica. It is the Office and official residence of the Head of State’s representative where he executes his legislative, ceremonial and community functions. The current King’s House was established in 1872 and was later fitted with an elevator that has been malfunctioning for the past…

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Governor-General’s IBI/Monroe College/Goren Scholar Excels

Onel Harrison, Governor-General’s IBI/Monroe College/Goren Scholar. Onel Harrison, the first ‘I Believe’ Initiative (IBI)/Monroe College/Goren scholarship recipient has successfully completed his studies, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Monroe College (New York) with a 3.985 GPA.     Onel Harrison (right) and his research partner (left) Presenting Research Poster at…

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Diplomatic Week Gets into High Gear as Governor-General Receives Letters of Credence

Governor-General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (left) receives Letters of Credence from Mr. Mizanur Rahman, High Commissioner-designate from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh during a ceremony at King’s House today (February 6, 2017). Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen today (February 6, 2016) received Letters of Credence from eight newly accredited Ambassadors to Jamaica as part of…

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JPs Critical to Jamaica’s Justice Reform

Governor-General the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen delivers keynote address at the launch of a series of Training Seminars for Justices of the Peace at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Governor-General the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has commended the Ministry of Justice and its partners for spearheading the massive training…

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