Thirty persons employed at various levels and industries across the Public Sector have been awarded Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarships. Fittingly, the presentation was made at King’s House on Tuesday, August 17 which was the 134th anniversary of the birth of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Mr. Donovan Leon,…
The Governor-General receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to Jamaica, Mr. Sergey Petrovich at King’s House, Thursday 12th August 2021. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador designate of the Russian Federation to Jamaica, Mr. Sergey Petrovich at King’s House, Thursday (August 12,…
Members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force stand at attention and salute the National Flag after hoisting it at the Independence Day Ceremony on August 6. Annually, in a special Flag Raising Ceremony on the anniversary of her Independence- Jamaica’s flag is unfurled with the same pride and nationalism as it was in 1962.…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen pins a medal on a solider during a ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day 2021 (July 30th) at the Jamaica Defence Force Headquarters Polo Field, Up Park Camp In a ceremony held at the Jamaica Defence’s Polo Field (July 30th), His Excellency awarded seventy (70) servicemen and women medals of…
The thirteen contestants vying for the title of Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, paid a Courtesy Call on Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at King’s House on Wednesday (July 21, 2021). The Governor-General warmly welcomed the group and described their visit as “refreshing.” He congratulated the ladies on advancing to this stage of the competition, noting…
A contingent of managers and athletes of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) paid a Courtesy Call to Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at King’s House this morning. The Governor-General warmly welcomed the group and described their visit as “special” and “meaningful.” He congratulated the athletes for qualifying for the Games and presented each team member with…
His Excellency The Governor-General today issued the following statement: “Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve that the Most HonourableAndrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, be appointed a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.” The accepted form of address of the Prime Minister as of…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, received Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner-Designate for the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Mrs. Maureen Piribonemi Tamuno at King’s House this morning (Tuesday, June 29, 2021). The High Commissioner spoke of her intention to strengthen the Nigeria/Jamaica long-standing bilateral and diplomatic relationship. The Governor-General congratulated the new High…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has installed the Honourable Hugh Gentles, CD, JP as Custos Rotulorum for the Parish of Trelawny. The Installation Ceremony took place this morning at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Falmouth. On Custos Gentles’ suitability for the post, The Governor-General said the Custos would provide the leadership to instill a strong…
The Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines, Mr Jose Manuel Gallego del Romualdez, presented his Credentials to Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen this morning in the first virtual ceremony at King’s House. The physical handover of the Credentials was done by Mr Nicholas Haughton, Acting Director of Protocol in Jamaica’s Foreign Ministry. Ambassador Gallego del…
Custos Emeritus of Manchester, the Honourable Dr. Gilbert Allen, CD, JP was a humble, committed and dedicated individual who exemplified the meaning of selfless service. His entire life was devoted to caring for his patients, serving the Parish of Manchester and the Nation. Family, friends and well-wishers are invited to share their treasured memories here:https://www.remembr.com/custos.emeritus.of.manchester.the.honourable.dr.gilbert.allen
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed deep regret and sadness at the passing of Ambassador the Honourable Anthony Johnson, OJ, former Cabinet Minister and retired diplomat. “The country has lost a former Statesman who made an outstanding contribution to national life,” Sir Patrick stated, adding that “Ambassador Johnson will always be remembered as a quiet…
