“I need all of you to become proactive advocates of transformation for our island nation. This is a new day for our JPs.” This was the Governor-General’s charge to the Justices of the Peace in the Parish of Portland on Tuesday May 28, 2014 at the Christ Church in Port Antonio. The special meeting convened…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has called on residents of of his home town, Fruitful Vale in Portland, to utilise their new facilities to ensure personal and community development. He was addressing residents at the Dedication and Official Opening Ceremony of the Fruitful vale Multipurpose Complex, the Fruit Vale I.T. Centre…
BEARING WITNESS for Mervyn Morris You search the still water of memory: examine the life caught in the seine. The first day you saw him he was standing in your class: no, you were sitting in his – the man, who conjured a pond in your exams: no, he conjured that pond long…
Their Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen hosted the Investiture Ceremony of the Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Professor Mervyn Morris, in the Ballroom of King’s House on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Professor Morris is the third Poet Laureate to be appointed in Jamaica, the others being Messrs. Tom…
On a brief visit to the USA, Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen, attended the graduation of their son Kurt Fernando, at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law on Friday, May 9, 2014. He was awarded the Juris Doctor Degree. During the Governor-General’s absence,…
“Carpe Diem- Seize the moment!” This was the charge given to the students of the Little London High School by Governor-General His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen on Thursday May 15, 2014. Sir Patrick Allen was addressing the students as part of his official tour to the parish of Westmoreland. “Some of you…
His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has honoured a commitment to raise two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the Frank Morgan Revolving Loan Programme which is managed by the Association of Clubs (AOC) in Petersfield, Westmoreland. On Thursday (May 15) Sir Patrick Allen visited the community as part of his tour of…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has charged financial institutions to go beyond their usual duties and services and play a major role in the transformation of the country. Sir Patrick Allen was speaking at the formal opening of the Highgate branch of the First Regional Cooperative Credit Union in St. Mary yesterday (May 13). “I encourage…
As nurses across Jamaica celebrated International Nurses’ Day under the theme “Nurses for Change – A Vital Resource for Health,” Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen has recommended four ways in which nurses can make a difference and be a vital resource in the lives of others. Addressing Monday’s (May 12) Nurses’ Day celebration…
