October 24, 2013 The Governor-General’s I Believe Initiative’s National Youth Conference culminated on a high note last Thursday (October 24), but not before serving up sessions focused on assisting youth with career choices through “Career Development” and “Youth Entrepreneurship“; twin themes that guided the event at the Jamaica Conference Centre. It was with a sense…
One hundred and eighty outstanding recipients were yesterday conferred with national medals and awards by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen at the National Honours and Awards presentation Ceremony which took place on the Lawns of King’s House on October 21, 2013. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, who was acting in accordance with the…
This year, Jamaicans are again observing Heritage Week against the backdrop of prevailing global economic challenges which have served to deepen national socio-economic difficulties. In my inaugural address in 2009, I urged Jamaicans to regard the economic downturn as an opportunity to explore new approaches to economic well-being, using what is right about Jamaica to…
Conveyed In Letter To Mrs. Lilieth Mullings October 17, 2013 I am saddened by the passing of your dear husband, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, who served Jamaica so faithfully as a consummate Parliamentarian, Cabinet Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Diplomat. Jamaicans will always remember Mr. Mullings for his humility, kindness, integrity and quiet dignity. His constituents…
The T.P. Lecky Hall at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education, on Thursday, October 10, came alive for the installation of the Hon. Lincoln Thaxter as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Portland by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen. On his arrival, The Governor-General duly inspected the Guard of Honour furnished…
September 30, St. Thomas/ Four outstanding individuals from the county of Surrey received the prestigious Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) at the final (adult) presentation ceremony which was held at the Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort last Friday. The recipients, Ms. Coreen Angela Dennis of the parish of St. Andrew, Mr. Cosmo Jowhill of Kingston, Ms.…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, speaking at the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards ceremony in St. Thomas this afternoon, appealed to motorists to reduce their speed and exercise caution while travelling on the nation’s roads. The Governor-General who is Patron of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) said he is extremely concerned about the high number of motor…
Plans by the management of the Bustamante Hospital for Children to create a ‘Happy Room’ at the hospital moved closer to reality on Monday (Sept. 23) with the donation of a television and other electronic equipment from three corporate sponsors. Patron of the hospital Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen and the Hon. Marigold…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has been notified of the resignation from Dr. Herbert Thompson from the Office of Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ). The resignation, which has been accepted, takes immediate effect. Dr. Thompson informed the Governor-General that the controversy which surrounded his receipt of the People’s…
Five judges who have been appointed to serve in new capacities in Jamaica’s judicial system were today sworn in to by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen in a swearing-in ceremony that took place in the ballroom of King’s House. Sworn in to act as Judge of Appeal for the period of September…
With the National Honours and Awards ceremony only a month away, 71 year old businessman Sameer Younis was conferred with the Order of Jamaica by His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen during the special investiture ceremony at King’s House on September 6. A Past President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and the…
The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Jamaica 580 Branch chapter launched its annual Wings Appeal fundraiser at a ceremony in the Drawing Room of King’s House on September 5. The launch comes ahead of a planned week of activities by members of RAFA, which will mark the battle of Britain that took place in 1940.…
