Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will pay an Official Visit to Jamaica over the period 22nd to 24th March 2022. A News Release from King’s House said that the Visit is part of the celebrations to mark the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation…
King’s House has confirmed that His Excellency The Governor-General was admitted to The University Hospital of The West Indies on Monday Morning February 21st, after feeling unwell. He was examined and sent home later that evening. His Excellency and Lady Allen convey their sincere appreciation for the many expressions of care and concern. Sir Patrick…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has sent a congratulatory message to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the Throne on 6th February 1952. She is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The Message reads: “I have the honour to convey to Your Majesty the…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador-Designate of the Lebanese Republic to Jamaica, Mr Namir Noureddine in a virtual Ceremony at King’s House on Friday, 5th February 2022. Sir Patrick extended warm congratulations to the new Ambassador on his appointment and wished him a successful tour of duty. The Governor-General observed…
Company Executive, Ian Forbes, CD, JP, is the new Custos of St Andrew. Mr Forbes was sworn in by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen in a brief ceremony at King’s House, yesterday morning (January 31, 2022). Custos Forbes succeeds the Honourable Dr Patricia Dunwell, CD, JP, who retired in August last year. His Excellency The…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador-Designate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Jamaica, Mr Le Thanh Tung, in a virtual ceremony at King’s House on Friday, 28th January 2022. Ambassador Ricardo Allicock, Protocol Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, presenting the Letters of Credence from…
The public is being advised that The Office of The Governor-General will re-open on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 8:30 am for normal business, following clearance received by The Ministry of Health and Wellness. All requisite measures inclusive of sanitization and deep cleaning were conducted to ensure the safety of our staff. We remain committed to observing…
The public is being advised that The Office of The Governor-General will be closed today as a number of persons have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The necessary contact tracing and testing will be carried out by The Ministry of Health and Wellness in order to determine the extent of the spread. As soon…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner-Designate of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Jamaica, Mrs Rabab Fatima, in a ceremony at King’s House on Monday 13thDecember 2021. In the ensuing exchange, The Governor-General extended a warm welcome to High Commissioner Fatima, who also serves as her country’s Permanent Representative…
Christmas cheer came early to the Nursing Staff at the Bustamante Hospital for Children when they received gifts from Their Excellencies The Governor-General and the Most Honourable Lady Allen during a virtual presentation on Wednesday 8th December 2021. Nursing staff of the Bustamante Hospital for Children pose with gifts presented by Their Excellencies The Governor-General…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has inducted 29 new I Believe Initiative (IBI) Ambassadors to join him on the social mission of executing the Initiative’s mantra – “using what’s right with Jamaica to fix what’s wrong with Jamaica.” Custodes, business leaders, and community volunteers were added to the corps of nation- builders at the Ceremony which…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has installed the Honourable Icilyn Golding, CD, JP, as the new Custos for the Parish of St. Catherine. The Installation Ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, November 23 at the National Police College of Jamaica at Twickenham Park. Commenting on Custos Golding’s suitability for the post, The Governor-General said she knows…
