Yearly Archives: 2021

Businesswoman, Icylin Matilda Golding, is the new Custos of St Catherine.   She was sworn in by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen in a brief Ceremony at King’s House this morning.             In his remarks, Sir Patrick observed that Mrs. Golding’s appointment comes at a difficult time in the Nation, when “the COVID-19 pandemic dictates that we…

The Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador -Designate of the Republic of Chile to Jamaica, Ms. Constanza Figueroa Sepulveda, in a ceremony on Wednesday 15th September at King’s House. The Governor-General, in welcoming the new Ambassador acknowledged that the cordial relations between Jamaica and Chile have remained consistent since its…

  Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has encouraged newly-sworn Judges to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court to continue to ensure robust, effective and impartial administration of justice. Speaking at the Swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Sir Patrick said, “It is your responsibility to assure the public that your…

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador -Designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, Dr. Stefan Keil, in a ceremony on Friday morning 10th September at King’s House. His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen receiving Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Stefan Keil…

Thirty persons employed at various levels and industries across the Public Sector have been awarded Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarships.   Fittingly, the presentation was made at King’s House on Tuesday, August 17 which was the 134th anniversary of the birth of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.   Mr. Donovan Leon,…

  The Governor-General receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to Jamaica, Mr. Sergey Petrovich at King’s House, Thursday 12th August 2021.   Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador designate of the Russian Federation to Jamaica, Mr. Sergey Petrovich at King’s House, Thursday (August 12,…

Members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force stand at attention and salute the National Flag after hoisting it at the Independence Day Ceremony on August 6.   Annually, in a special Flag Raising Ceremony on the anniversary of her Independence- Jamaica’s flag is unfurled with the same pride and nationalism as it was in 1962.…

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen pins a medal on a solider during a ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day 2021 (July 30th) at the Jamaica Defence Force Headquarters Polo Field, Up Park Camp In a ceremony held at the Jamaica Defence’s Polo Field (July 30th), His Excellency awarded seventy (70) servicemen and women medals of…

The thirteen contestants vying for the title of Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, paid a Courtesy Call on Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at King’s House on Wednesday (July 21, 2021).  The Governor-General warmly welcomed the group and described their visit as “refreshing.”  He congratulated the ladies on advancing to this stage of the competition, noting…

A contingent of managers and athletes of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) paid a Courtesy Call to Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at King’s House this morning. The Governor-General warmly welcomed the group and described their visit as “special” and “meaningful.” He congratulated the athletes for qualifying for the Games and presented each team member with…

His Excellency The Governor-General today issued the following statement:   “Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve that the Most HonourableAndrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, be appointed a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.”   The accepted form of address of the Prime Minister as of…