At the 16th staging of Jamaica’s Annual Diplomatic Week, Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen accepted Letters of Credence presented to him by resident and non-resident Ambassadors and High Commissioners in two presentation ceremonies held at King’s House on Monday February 3, 2014. The annual affair, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign…
January 28, 2014 Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen said that Jamaicans are concerned that for a country which holds first place in the Guinness Book of Records for the number of churches per square mile, it is ranked among the murder capitals of the world and holds a low position on the global transparency index. He…
Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen said that leaders from every sphere of national life have taken bold steps to focus on the prospects of Jamaica’s future through prayer and contemplation. The Governor-General was speaking at the staging of the 34th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, January 16, at…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2014 Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen, Co-Patron of the Sagicor/Sigma Corporate Run 2014, on Tuesday (Jan. 14) lauded the Sagicor Group of Companies for not shirking its corporate social responsibility despite its own business-related challenges. She was speaking at the official launch of the annual 5K Run which…
January 6, 2014 Newly appointed Judges to serve in Jamaica’s Justice System during the Hilary Term were today called upon by Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen to reassure Jamaicans that justice is being carried out in a fair manner. The Governor-General who was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at King’s…
As we stand at the dawn of 2014, we must take time to reflect on the experiences of the past year and look ahead to the 365 days of an unknown future. Today, many are making resolutions as we seek the best strategy for securing a 2014 which is happier, healthier and more productive than…
At this special time of the year, our hearts are warmed by thoughts of family and friends and most people are moved to acts of kindness and generosity of spirit. We thrill to the sights, smells and sounds associated with Christmas – the carols, the decorations, the sorrel, Christmas pudding and traditional meals, the red…
On Tuesday, December 17, 2013, History was created. On that day His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen became the first Head of State to officially visit the Annotto Bay Hospital in St. Mary in twenty years. Her Excellency The Most Honourable Lady Allen accompanied the Governor-General. Their Excellencies’ visit to the hospital culminated…
The Glenhope Nursery in Kingston hosted a ceremony on December 16 to mark the completion of its $3.3 million roofing project. This was undertaken by the International Proxy Parents (IPP) and was financed by a number of sponsors including main sponsor the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany which donated $1.3 million in response…
TRIBUTE TO NELSON MANDELA FROM THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL H.E. THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON, GCMG, CD Madiba Nelson Mandela: beloved former President of South Africa; Nobel Laureate; prisoner for justice and truth; giant in the struggle which finally demolished apartheid; tireless advocate for global respect for human rights, justice and peace; true champion…
Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen, wife of Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, congratulated the First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union for launching the ‘FHC Foundation’ on Tuesday December 10 at its training facility in Kingston. Lady Allen said that it was symbolic that the FHC, which is a merger of Churches Cooperative Credit Union and…
Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen brought early Christmas cheer to residents of the St. Monica’s Home in St. Catherine when she visited on Monday December 9. The home for the elderly was supplied with much needed adult diapers and medication, through the kind contribution of the LASCO Company. These items, along with towels…
