Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from Her Excellency Mrs Valentine Rugwabiza, High Commissioner for the Republic of Rwanda, at King’s House on, Tuesday, September 3. The High Commissioner expressed pleasure at being her country’s representative and said Jamaica was well known to Rwandans. =Sir Patrick asked about the move toward a ‘borderless…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has congratulated the four (4) I Believe Initiative Ambassadors who are among 19 Jamaicans recently awarded the 2019 Chevening Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom. The Ambassadors visited King’s House on a Courtesy Call on Friday, August 23. Observing that obtaining the Scholarships came with great academic input and involvement…
Twenty-four tertiary-level students have received financial assistance totaling 17 million dollars in the seventh Annual Summer of Service Programme sponsored by The Governor- General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE). At the Presentation Ceremony at King’s House on Tuesday morning, August 20, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen congratulated the award recipients for their volunteerism, for showing they cared…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has underscored the strong relations and shared interests between Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya, noting that both countries had championed social and economic development, worked side by side against racism, and the protection of the rights and development of Peoples of African Descent. Sir Patrick was speaking at…
Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, JP, was sworn in by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at a brief ceremony at King’s House on Monday, June 24. Sir Patrick told Mr Green that in accepting the invitation to the office of Custos, he indicates his willingness to commit himself to serve the people of Manchester, promote…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has congratulated the President of Ghana His Excellency Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his initiative to offer free education for students up to the senior high school level. During a Courtesy Call on the Governor-General on Sunday, June 16, the Ghanaian President said his country had the youngest population in the…
His Excellency The Governor-General has expressed his deep sorrow at the passing of the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, former Prime Minister and one of the principal architects of Jamaica’s post-Independence governmental structure. Sir Patrick Allen said, His long list of achievements in national and political leadership, enlightened policy development, and efficient implementation marked him as…
I express my profound sadness on learning of the sudden passing of Mr. Martin Henry, noted columnist and public affairs analyst. Mr. Henry enjoyed an enviable reputation as a balanced, fair and insightful commentator on a range of issues of local, regional and international importance. He made an outstanding contribution as a lecturer and administrator…
The 2019 I Believe Initiative’s Summer of Service (SOS) Programme is open for registration. During the period April 2 to 30, 2019 exceptional students with dire financial need who are matriculating to colleges and/or universities for their 1st year of undergraduate study and those currently completing their 1st year to begin their 2nd in…
Their Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen express regret at the passing of Deputy Governor-General’s Secretary – Personal (DGGS-P), Captain Delando Coriah on Saturday, March 30. Captain Coriah 41, was appointed to the position on December 4, 2018. Captain Coriah was the first Aide-de- Camp to serve Sir…
April is being observed as Autism Awareness Month to foster understanding and acceptance for persons with autism. On World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, King’s House joined landmarks and monuments around the world to Light It Up Blue. Each night the main building will be bathed in blue lights and will remain this way for…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from five (5) Ambassadors and two (2) High Commissioners at a Ceremony at King’s House yesterday. The Ambassadors were: Her Excellency Ayşe Berris Ekinci Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey His Excellency Anastassios Petrovas Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) His Excellency Sang-il KIM Ambassador of the…
