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…
In a joint virtual ceremony held on April 28th at King’s House and the Supreme Court, His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen swore in Judges to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The Hon. Mrs. Justice Vivene Harris appointed to act as Judge in the Court of Appeal and The Hon. Mrs.…
The Office of the Governor-General and Staff wishes to advise the public that in response to safety concerns and the new guidelines established to combat the spread of COVID-19, that all social programmes to include Tours, Events, Courtesy Calls, and other visits to King’s House have been postponed with immediate effect and until further notice.…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed great sadness at the recent passing of the Honourable and Bishop Dr Carmen Stewart. OJ, former Custos of St Andrew. The Governor-General said, “Her entire life and her service to Church, Community and Nation represented the best of Jamaican citizenship, and revealed her commitment to excellence in all her…
Describing the late Observer newspaper Photo Journalist Brian Cummings as someone who “always got the picture right”, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has lauded him as dedicated professional who always pursued excellence in the execution of his work. The Governor-General joined members of the Media and Communications Community in paying tribute to Mr Cummings who passed…
With the passing of John “Jackie Minott” Jamaica has lost one of our most distinguished visionaries. The parish of Manchester where he lived for most of his life will always be grateful, both for his impact on the local economy and for the inspiration he gave to others in the course of his commercial and…
Governor- General Sir Patrick Allen, Patron for the National Prayer Breakfast, delivered his remarks at the annual staging of the initiative held at the Jamaica Pegasus on January 16, 2020. Addressing the theme “Pursuing the Power of Peace”, His Excellency issued a call to action for countrymen to model the Prayer of St. Francis of…
On Monday, January 6, 2020, His Honour Mr. Chester Crooks was sworn in as Chief Parish Judge by His Excellency The Most Honorable Sir Patrick Allen in a ceremony held in the Ballroom at King’s House. His Excellencey noted that the occasion signified a major contribution to the ongoing efforts by Chief Justice Brian Sykes…
Miss World 2019, Toni-ann Singh was pinned an ‘I Believe’ (IBI) Ambassador and inducted into the ‘I Believe Initiative’ on a Courtesy Call at King’s House on Monday, December 23rd. Governor- General, Sir Patrick Allen noted that Miss Singh was fit to represent the IBI in keeping with her project at the Women’s Centre Foundation…
