The Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Defence Force, attended the Annual Camp of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) in the areas of Lydford and Moneague, St Ann, yesterday. The visit provided an opportunity for the Governor-General to witness firsthand the operations and rigorous training that the servicemen and women undergo.…
King’s House- Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen will depart the island tonight night for the United Kingdom where they will attend the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May. Jamaica will be represented at the Coronation Service by a contingent of eight members…
King’s House, Jamaica – Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, presented The Governor-General’s Medal of Honour to past and present Custodes during a specially organized luncheon at King’s House on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The Governor-General’s Medals of Honour were commissioned by the Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second in recognition of her Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. A…
Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, The late Queen – a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life. In succeeding Her Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth, I draw great strength from her example, together with all that I…
King’s House- Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen hosted the Diplomatic Corps Dinner, celebrating over 6o years of diplomatic relations in a lavish gala at King’s House on Thursday 2nd March 2023. This year’s staging saw the full undertaking of the dinner as the previous year’s were held under strict Covid-19 protocols. The Diplomatic Dinner culminates a…
His Majesty King Charles III has sent birthday greetings to The Governor-General of Jamaica, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen. The King expressed his appreciation for His Excellency’s service as Governor-General. He praised his commitment to enhancing youth engagement and educational opportunities in Jamaica through his experience as a teacher and principal. The…
On Friday January 13, 2023 His Excellency The Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Jan Hendrik van Thiel who presented his Letter of Credence.
On Friday January 13, 2023, His Excellency The Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate of Japan, Mr. Atsumi Yasuhiro who presented his Letter of Credence.
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen on 6th January 2023, swore in seven (7) judges for the Hilary Term. The judges were: Puisne Judges Her Honour Mrs. Annmarie Lawrence-Grainger Miss Althea Jarrett Acting Puisne Judges Master Stephany Orr Her Honour Miss Opal Smith His Honour Mr. Dale Staple Masters-in-Chambers Her Honour Miss Sherna Reid Miss Carla…
King’s House, Jamaica – His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen has issued a Proclamation marking 7th January 2023 as ‘UWI Day’. The Proclamation was presented by Sir Patrick to Professor Dale Webber, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies this morning. The Proclamation invites all citizens of Jamaica to “reflect on the…
“Surprised and saddened!” These were the words Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen used on hearing of the passing of Logistics and Protocol Consultant, Col (Hon) Merrick Needham, CD, MVO, earlier today. Highly respected and knowledgeable on matters of Protocol, Col Needham had a very close relationship with King’s House and provided invaluable advice to successive Governors-General.…
It is with great sorrow that His Excellency the Governor-General and the Most Honourable Lady Allen express their condolence on the passing of Mr O’Neil Hamilton. Mr Hamilton died tragically on his way home from work on Friday evening, when a truck driver lost control and slammed into pedestrians along Eastwood Park Road. Mr Hamilton,…
