Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon and a warm welcome to each and every one of you. It is an honour and a privilege to stand before you today as we celebrate the prestigious Achievement Awards for Excellence, a testament to the incredible accomplishments of our diaspora. In this gathering, we are surrounded by…
On August 16, 2022, Their Excellencies received The Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, The Honourable Charles Washington Misick for a Courtesy Call at King’s House. The Premier and his delegation paid a courtesy call to King’s House on the heels of The Premier’s commencement address at the Northern Caribbean University. His Excellency, in…
On Wednesday August 17, 2022, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen hosted the 2nd Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship Award Ceremony at King’s House. The selected public sector employees received full scholarships to pursue graduate studies. In his address, the Governor-General encouraged the awardees to carry the spirit and courage of Marcus Garvey in their hearts and…
As Patron of the Jamaica Baptist Women’s Federation, The Most Honourable Lady Allen, was pleased to attend the organization’s Annual Conference’s Open Day where she delivered greetings and unveiled the 100th Anniversary Magazine. The Conference was staged on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Moneague Teachers’ College in St Ann.
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen met with the finalists of the 2022 Jamaica Festival Queen Competition when they paid a Courtesy Call on him on Monday, 25th July 2022. The 13 contestants had the opportunity to introduce themselves to The Governor-General, who engaged them in brief conversations. The finalists were: Miss Shanice Walters – Manchester, Miss Tramaine Campbell –…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has suggested that the theme of Denbigh 68, ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’, be channeled into a rallying cry in the nation’s quest to promote food security and build the economy. The Governor-General was giving the main address at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on Sunday 31st July, which is…
Their Excellencies The Governor-General and the Most Honourable Lady Allen joined the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) at Up Park Camp on Friday, 29th July in the culmination of its anniversary celebration of service to Jamaica under the theme “Forward in Service: Celebrating 60 Years”. In the first half of the two-part event, Sir Patrick, who…
Honourable Adrian Saunders, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, visited King’s House on August 3, 2022. The Head of the Regional Court was in Jamaica on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Jamaican Court of Appeal. Also in attendance were Chief Justice, Brian Sykes and Honorable Patrick Brooks, President of the Jamaican Court of Appeal.
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has encouraged newly-sworn Judges to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court to continue to ensure robust, effective and impartial administration of justice. Speaking at the Swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Sir Patrick said, “It is your responsibility to assure the public that your…
GGPE, King’s House: Patron of the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen yesterday handed over 50 tablets to students of the Fruitful Vale Primary School in Portland. This was done in partnership with the Member of Parliament for Western Portland, the Honourable Daryl Vaz, the FLOW Foundation and past students of the…
King’ House, Jamaica: The Honourable Mrs. Justice Marcia Dunbar-Green, a Puisne Judge in the Court of Appeal, has been sworn-in by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen to act as a Judge of Appeal. The swearing-in ceremony took place at King’s House this morning. The Governor-General said that Justice Dunbar Green’s appointment completed the slate of Judges…
