In a ceremony held on June 22nd at King’s House, His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen swore in Mr. Leslie Campbell, Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern as Minister without Portfolio. Mr. Campbell’s appointment illustrates his continued willingness and commitment to contribute to the realization of the policy and programme…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret at the passing of Dr Neville Gallimore, CD, JP, and former Member of Parliament for South West St. Ann. “His passing marks the end of an era,” The Governor-General said, describing Dr Gallimore as a “patriot who passionately loved his country.” While serving in Government, Dr Gallimore was…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed heartfelt sympathy at the passing of Mrs. Shahine Robinson, Labour and Social Security Minister and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North East. We remember Minister Robinson as a highly respected and diligent parliamentarian who had a distinguished career in public service for 19 years. She was impassioned, dedicated…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret at the recent passing of Mr Hugh Perry, OD, JP, describing his life as “the epitome of volunteerism”. The Governor-General said Mr Perry, 80, had given a lifetime of unstinting, dedicated service that will always be remembered. A fellow Portlander, Sir Patrick knew Mr Perry well, and…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret at the recent passing of the Hon Oliver Clarke, OJ, describing him as a patriot, astute businessman, dedicated philanthropist, outstanding media boss, and a gentle giant whose dignity, enthusiasm, and compassion were legendary. Sir Patrick said Mr Clarke was a visionary whose bold initiatives profoundly impacted and changed…
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…
