Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret at the recent passing of Mr Hugh Perry, OD, JP, describing his life as “the epitome of volunteerism”. The Governor-General said Mr Perry, 80, had given a lifetime of unstinting, dedicated service that will always be remembered. A fellow Portlander, Sir Patrick knew Mr Perry well, and…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret at the recent passing of the Hon Oliver Clarke, OJ, describing him as a patriot, astute businessman, dedicated philanthropist, outstanding media boss, and a gentle giant whose dignity, enthusiasm, and compassion were legendary. Sir Patrick said Mr Clarke was a visionary whose bold initiatives profoundly impacted and changed…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says Jamaica should become accustomed to the new way of life ushered in by the coronavirus, which has sent millions of jobs around the world into homes and others into virtual spaces. Sir Patrick, in an exclusive interview with The Sunday Gleaner, said that even with the pandemic reaching the island,…
Jamaica’s Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has called for his compatriots to throw support behind the Government’s efforts to combat the global pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 worldwide and brought economies to their knees. Sir Patrick, in an appeal to Jamaicans last week during an exclusive interview with The Gleaner, said that despite…
