Ms. Vioris Brown reads congratulatory tribute presented to her by His Excellency The Governor-General. Looking on are the Hon. Paul Muschette Custos of Trelawny (left of the Governor-General) and Mr. Fairweather, her son. Source: Western Bureau: The Gleaner – March 11, 2017 While yesterday was the 117th birthday of the woman believed to be the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen addresses the official opening ceremony for the Vision and Resource Centre at the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) at its Hope Road headquarters on Thursday (January 26, 2017). Seated right is Mr. Ian Campbell, a volunteer with JSB. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has described the opening of the Vision and…
The Honourable Marcia Bennet, Custos of St. Thomas, looks on as His Honour Mr. Dale Palmer takes his Oath of Office during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House today (January 6, 2017). As the justice system begins its first term for 2017, six judges were appointed to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court…
