Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed shock and deep regret at the passing of Mr. Michael Sharpe, Operations Manager at Jamaica News Network of the RJR/Gleaner Communications Group. The Governor-General described Mr. Sharpe as the consummate journalist, media professional and media educator who had a healthy respect for nationhood. “Mr. Sharpe was visibly passionate about…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed deep regret and sadness at the passing this morning of the former Custos Emeritus of Manchester, the Honourable Dr. Gilbert Allen, CD, JP. He was appointed Custos in February 1994 and served for 17 years until his retirement in June 2011. He acted as Deputy Governor-General on several occasions.…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen who has been in dialogue his with Governmental Officials in St. Vincent and the Grenadines from early last week has pledged his solidarity for the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. His Excellency expressed that, what has happened in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the surrounding region is an…
King’s House, Jamaica: Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has advised that no physical condolence books will be opened for members of the public or members of the Diplomatic Corps to sign subsequent to the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on April 9, 2021. This decision has been taken in light…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret and sadness at the passing of Wisynco’s retired chairman, Joseph Mahfood, CD. In a statement His Excellency said, “Lady Allen and the King’s House Staff join me in expressing our deepest condolences to the family of the late Mr. Mahfood. Mr. Mahfood was a transformational leader, entrepreneur and…
The following release has been issued by The Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen. “This morning Buckingham Palace announced the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and beloved husband of Her Majesty the Queen. “The Royal Family has lost a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose dedication to the Crown, his country…
Eight judges have been appointed to serve in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal for the Easter Term. Three each were appointed to act as Judges of Appeal and Puisne Judges, while two will act as Masters-in-Chambers. The Judges, which included one male, took and subscribed The Oath of Allegiance and The…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret and sadness at the passing of Mr. William Charles McCalla, JP, and husband of former Chief Justice Zaila McCalla. The Governor-General described Mr. McCalla as a humble human being who remained committed to the development of his native St. Mary, through his service as a lawyer, Justice of…
Internationally-acclaimed Jamaican Author and Poet, Olive Senior, has been invested as Poet Laureate of Jamaica. The Investiture Ceremony took place at King’s House on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Ms. Senior, who is the third Poet Laureate of Independent Jamaica, follows in the footsteps of other recognized Poets Laureate, including Claude McKay, John Clare Ebenezer McFarlane,…
On World Day of Social Justice, we pause to recognise Social Justice in addressing some of the most pressing human concerns such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protection. When we work together to tackle these issues, we create opportunities for social solidarity, peace, and equality. Across the world, many organisations…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen says amendments will be made to the Disaster Risk Management Act to sufficiently meet ever-changing realities. Delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House today, he said the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and its portfolio agencies, and local authorities, play…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on all sectors of society to join forces to aid in rebuilding and bolstering the economy, in the post-coronavirus (COVID-19) period. “We must not only rebuild what we have lost; every Jamaican, every entrepreneur, every civil servant, every business, and every government agency must…
