Social

Duke & Duchess of Cambridge to Visit Jamaica

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will pay an Official Visit to Jamaica over the period 22nd to 24th March 2022. ​A News Release from King’s House said that the Visit is part of the celebrations to mark the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation…

Read more
Social

Statement

King’s House has confirmed that His Excellency The Governor-General was admitted to The University Hospital of The West Indies on Monday Morning February 21st, after feeling unwell.  He was examined and sent home later that evening. His Excellency and Lady Allen convey their sincere appreciation for the many expressions of care and concern. Sir Patrick…

Read more
Social

Governor-General Congratulates Queen

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has sent a congratulatory message to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the Throne on 6th February 1952.  She is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.  The Message reads: “I have the honour to convey to Your Majesty the…

Read more
Social

Lebanese Ambassador Presents Credentials

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador-Designate of the Lebanese Republic to Jamaica, Mr Namir Noureddine in a virtual Ceremony at King’s House on Friday, 5th February 2022. Sir Patrick extended warm congratulations to the new Ambassador on his appointment and wished him a successful tour of duty. The Governor-General observed…

Read more
Social

St. Andrew Gets New Custos

Company Executive, Ian Forbes, CD, JP, is the new Custos of St Andrew. Mr Forbes was sworn in by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen in a brief ceremony at King’s House, yesterday morning (January 31, 2022). Custos Forbes succeeds the Honourable Dr Patricia Dunwell, CD, JP, who retired in August last year.   His Excellency The…

Read more