PARISH MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR THE LATE QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Historic Swearing-In
On September 14, 2022, five members of the Judiciary were sworn in at King’s House in a brief ceremony. The occasion marks the first time in the history of Jamaica’s Judiciary, that members are sworn in under the name of King Charles III. His Excellency The Governor-General (Centre) with Chief Justice Hon. Bryan Sykes (left)…
Proclamation by The Governor-General Declaring His Majesty King Charles III, King of Jamaica
PROCLAMATION Whereas on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and by virtue of the Accession Act of the United Kingdom and the Constitution of Jamaica, His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George has succeeded Her Majesty as the Constitutional Sovereign. I, therefore, Patrick Linton Allen, Governor-General of Jamaica, hereby proclaim that…
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
“It is with sadness that I advise the Nation of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who has served as Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth for 70 years. “We admire Her Majesty for the strong sense of duty and lifelong devotion to the service of others. She…
Governor-General swears-in new Public Defender
King’s House, Jamaica– Queen’s Counsel Mrs Carolyn Reid Cameron was sworn in as Jamaica’s fourth Public Defender in a brief ceremony at King’s House this morning. She succeeds Mrs Arlene Harrison Henry, who served from January 2016 to April 2022. In his Remarks, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen said, “I am confident Mrs. Carolyn Reid Cameron,…
Her Majesty The Queen Congratulates Jamaica on 60th Anniversary of Independence
On the occasion of Jamaica’s 60th Anniversary of Independence, Her Majesty The Queen has sent a congratulatory message to Jamaica through the Office of His Excellency The Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen.
Indian President Calls on The Governor-General at King’s House
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen today received their Excellencies President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Mrs Savita Kovind on a Courtesy Call at King’s House this morning. The Governor-General warmly welcomed the President and the Indian delegation and said the extent to which the Indian community has become one…
350 Years of Service – A Postal Agency poised for Transformation
Guided by their mission statement to drive “Transformation through Innovation”, the leadership of the Jamaica Post and Telecommunications recently paid a Courtesy Call on Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen as part of their 350th anniversary celebration. Three plaques, displaying the 350th -Anniversary Commemorative stamps, were presented to Sir Patrick by the team. The stamps highlight the…
I Believe Initiative Hosts 3rd AGM
Their Excellencies Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen, hosted the 3rd I Believe Initiative (IBI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 1st May 2022 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. In his Remarks, The Governor-General highlighted the work of IBI Ambassadors who, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, were “leading projects…
Governor-General Engages the JTA
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received the incoming Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President and Secretariat, in a virtual Courtesy Call at King’s House on Tuesday 3rd May 2022. The occasion was also used to read the Proclamation declaring May 3 as “Read Across Jamaica Day”. In highlighting the importance of reading, Sir Patrick spoke to its…
Rwandan High Commissioner Presents Credentials
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner-Designate of the Republic of Rwanda to Jamaica, Mr Claver Gatete, in a brief virtual ceremony at King’s House on Monday 11th April 2022. Ambassador Ricardo Allicock, Director of Protocol in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), presenting the Letters of…
Governor-General Receives Letters of Credence during Diplomatic Week 2022
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from two (2) High Commissioners and eight (8) non-Resident Ambassadors and in a hybrid ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday, 9th March 2022. The Representatives are from a cross section of regions and reflect the reach and diversity of Jamaica’s diplomatic relations. Ambassador Ricardo Allicock, Director of…