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GG Unveils ‘Bold Ones’
His Excellency The Governor-General unveiled the 2014 Mobile Campaign of the Continental/National Baking Company’s ‘Bold Ones’ Initiative, on Friday March 15, 2014 at King’s House. This project represents Continental Baking Company’s tangible marketing support for micro and small companies, less than seven years old, in the manufacturing sector. Each of the eight distribution trucks…
The GG Reiterate Call to Reclaim Country
Referring to the recent joint unprecedented statement issued by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness and him in his capacity as Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen reiterated the call for Jamaicans to reclaim their country. He was speaking at the Installation ceremony for…
Governor-General Delivers Message on Behalf of The Queen
Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen delivered a message from Her Majesty The Queen at the annual hosting of Commonwealth Day at King’s House on Monday, March 10, 2014. In her message, Her Majesty noted that while life differs widely throughout the Commonwealth, each country is committed to the same goals. “Together…
The GG Proclaims March Endometriosis Awareness Month
The Governor-General has proclaimed the month of March as “Endometriosis Awareness Month”. The Proclamation was read on March 11, 2014 in the Ballroom of King’s House and was received by Mrs. Shauna Fuller-Clarke, founder of the B.A.S.E. Foundation: Better Awareness and Support for those who suffer from Endometriosis (B.A.S.E.). During the brief presentation ceremony, His…
COMMONWEALTH DAY MESSAGE FROM HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN HEAD OF THE COMMONWEALTH
In July this year, the opening of the 20th Commonwealth Games will be marked by the arrival in Glasgow of the baton that started its journey from Buckingham Palace five months ago. Many of us are following closely the news of the baton relay as it passes through the 70 countries and territories whose teams…
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Governor-General’s GGAA and IBI Programmes Merge
The Advisory Boards of the Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) and the I Believe Initiative (IBI), have accepted a proposal from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen for the merger of both programmes. The proposal was presented at a joint meeting of the Advisory Boards held at King’s House on Tuesday, February 25.…
Sir Patrick Allen Launches Girls’ Brigade Month
March 7, 2014 The Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has indicated that organisations such as the Girls’ Brigade Jamaica are like bulwarks in the mission to build the Jamaica that is envisioned for 2030. He was speaking at the media launch of Girls’ Brigade Month and Tag Drive that was held at King’s House today (Mar.…
Governor-General Launches the IBI/Monroe College/Goren Scholarship
March 6, 2014 Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has launched the I Believe/Monroe Scholarship on Thursday, March 6 at King’s House. The scholarship is being offered in partnership with Monroe College, New York and Philanthropists James and Manuela Goren in the field of Information Technology. Sir Patrick Allen said that: in…
Their Excellencies Host Royal Visitors
March 3, 2014 On Monday March 3, 2014, Their Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen engaged Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex as part of their official visit to King’s House. Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen and the Countess of Wessex toured the…
ECJ Selected Commissioners Appointed
March 4, 2014 Governor-General His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has appointed the following four persons to serve as the selected members of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), effective March 1, 2014. They are the Hon. Dorothy Pine McLarty, OJ, Mr. Earl Jarrett, CD, the Hon. Mr. Justice Karl Harrison (Ret’d), CD…