Eight judges have been appointed to serve in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal for the Easter Term. Three each were appointed to act as Judges of Appeal and Puisne Judges, while two will act as Masters-in-Chambers. The Judges, which included one male, took and subscribed The Oath of Allegiance and The…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret and sadness at the passing of Mr. William Charles McCalla, JP, and husband of former Chief Justice Zaila McCalla. The Governor-General described Mr. McCalla as a humble human being who remained committed to the development of his native St. Mary, through his service as a lawyer, Justice of…
Internationally-acclaimed Jamaican Author and Poet, Olive Senior, has been invested as Poet Laureate of Jamaica. The Investiture Ceremony took place at King’s House on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Ms. Senior, who is the third Poet Laureate of Independent Jamaica, follows in the footsteps of other recognized Poets Laureate, including Claude McKay, John Clare Ebenezer McFarlane,…
On World Day of Social Justice, we pause to recognise Social Justice in addressing some of the most pressing human concerns such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protection. When we work together to tackle these issues, we create opportunities for social solidarity, peace, and equality. Across the world, many organisations…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen says amendments will be made to the Disaster Risk Management Act to sufficiently meet ever-changing realities. Delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House today, he said the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and its portfolio agencies, and local authorities, play…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on all sectors of society to join forces to aid in rebuilding and bolstering the economy, in the post-coronavirus (COVID-19) period. “We must not only rebuild what we have lost; every Jamaican, every entrepreneur, every civil servant, every business, and every government agency must…
Businessman and Senior Justice of the Peace, Hugh Gentles, has been sworn-in as Custos of Trelawny. Mr Gentles was sworn-in by Governor- General Sir Patrick Allen in a small ceremony at King’s House this morning. In giving brief Remarks, Sir Patrick Allen said, “Mr. Gentles’ appointment follows the resignation of the Honourable Paul Muschett,…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed shock and sadness at the sudden passing of the Honourable Mr Justice Paul Harrison, OJ. In a statement this afternoon, Sir Patrick described Justice Harrison as “a dignified, quiet, tireless, dedicated and hard-working Judge who made an invaluable contribution to the legal system in Jamaica. Fairness, balance, and the…
Thirty-five (35) inspiring Jamaicans have been selected to receive the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA). The award, which recognizes outstanding contribution to community and nation building, will be presented in a virtual ceremony to be staged in February 2021, under the theme: ‘Engaging, Empowering & Inspiring Jamaicans’. The GGPE (Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence) is pleased to…
King’ House, Jamaica: The Honourable Mrs. Justice Marcia Dunbar-Green, a Puisne Judge in the Court of Appeal, has been sworn-in by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen to act as a Judge of Appeal. The swearing-in ceremony took place at King’s House this morning. The Governor-General said that Justice Dunbar Green’s appointment completed the slate of Judges…
Good morning and welcome to King’s House for this significant Ceremony. I use this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and productive New Year. As we gather for this Swearing–in with a limited in-person audience and many online viewers, I can’t help but think that this may be the ‘new normal’ for the foreseeable…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret and sadness at the passing of the Honourable Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, CD. Sir Patrick described Mr Stewart as “a transformational leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and patriot who made an outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s tourism industry and economy.” Mr Stewart achieved global recognition as a visionary leader by his tourism…
