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Governor-General Receives Turks and Caicos Premier

On August 16, 2022, Their Excellencies received The Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, The Honourable Charles Washington Misick for a Courtesy Call at King’s House. The Premier and his delegation paid a courtesy call to King’s House on the heels of The Premier’s commencement address at the Northern Caribbean University. His Excellency, in…

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Public Sector Employees Receive Marcus Garvey Awards

On Wednesday August 17, 2022, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen hosted the 2nd Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship Award Ceremony at King’s House. The selected  public sector employees received full scholarships to pursue graduate studies. In his address, the Governor-General encouraged the awardees to carry the spirit and courage of Marcus Garvey in their hearts and…

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Lady Allen Launches Centenary Magazine

As Patron of the Jamaica Baptist Women’s Federation, The Most Honourable Lady Allen, was pleased to attend the organization’s Annual Conference’s Open Day where she delivered greetings and unveiled the 100th Anniversary Magazine. The Conference was staged on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Moneague Teachers’ College in St Ann.

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Festival Queens Meet The GG:

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen  met with the finalists of the 2022  Jamaica Festival Queen Competition when they paid a Courtesy Call on him on  Monday,  25th July 2022. The 13  contestants had the opportunity to introduce themselves to The Governor-General, who  engaged  them in brief conversations. The finalists were: Miss Shanice Walters – Manchester, Miss Tramaine Campbell –…

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Governor-General’s Day at Denbigh 68

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has suggested that the theme of Denbigh 68, ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’, be channeled into a rallying cry in the nation’s quest to promote food security and build the economy. The Governor-General was giving the main address at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on Sunday 31st July, which is…

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Their Excellencies Celebrate the JDF 60TH Anniversary

Their Excellencies The Governor-General and the Most Honourable Lady Allen joined the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) at Up Park Camp on Friday, 29th July in the culmination of its anniversary celebration of service to Jamaica under the theme “Forward in Service: Celebrating 60 Years”. In the first half of the two-part event, Sir Patrick, who…

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Caribbean Court of Justice visits Kings House

Honourable Adrian Saunders, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, visited King’s House on August 3, 2022. The Head of the Regional Court was in Jamaica on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Jamaican Court of Appeal. Also in attendance were Chief Justice, Brian Sykes and Honorable Patrick Brooks, President of the Jamaican Court of Appeal.

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