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Senior Citizens Encouraged to Inspire Young People

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen is encouraging senior citizens to let their lives be an inspiration to the young people of the nation. “Our young people need to be motivated to take education more seriously and I believe that you are suitably placed to mentor them on these issues. You can…

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Attorney Hilary Phillips Sworn in as Court of Appeal Judge

Attorney- at- law and Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.), Justice Hilary Ann Phillips, was sworn in as a judge of the Court of Appeal, in a ceremony at King’s House, Monday (July 20). In his remarks before presenting the instrument of appointment to Justice Phillips, the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen noted that…

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Jamaica Must Draw On Positives to Overcome Challenges – GG

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has said Jamaica must “draw on the positive characteristics” of its people to overcome current challenges. “This is the time to hold hands and re-develop community associations and build back the vibrant spirit that once characterised our rural communities,” the Governor- General stated at a civic…

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G-G Takes “I Believe” Message to Kingston’s Kiwanians

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on Tuesday (July 14), brought his message of ‘I Believe’ to members of the Kiwanis Club of Kingston at their monthly luncheon meeting, at the Hilton Kingston Hotel in New Kingston. Sir Patrick Allen was conferred with honorary membership of the Club during the meeting. He…

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Governor-General Stresses Unity to Overcome Challenges

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has called on communities to unite to effectively overcome the challenges facing the country. “We, of necessity, at this point of our history, must unite, every one of us, with hands and hearts together, if we intend to herald a new day for Jamaica,” the Governor-General…

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Corporate Jamaica Urged to Give More

Members of the country’s business community are being urged to give more to institutions and organisations that care for the less fortunate and the more vulnerable persons in the society. The call has come from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who, along with Her Excellency Lady Allen, recently witnessed the handing…

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G-G Urges Councillors to Offer Effective Representation

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has called on members of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council to stand up and offer effective representation to the people of the parish. “As the people’s representatives you must guide its rebirth. You were placed in these positions by people, who have invested their confidence in…

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G-G Embarks on All-Island Tour

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has embarked on an all-island tour to reach out to Jamaicans within the various parishes. The tour kicked off in the parish of St. Ann yesterday (June 24) with the Governor-General and his wife, the Most. Hon. Lady Allen, meeting with residents, justices of the peace…

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250 JFLL Volunteers Sworn In

A total of 250 volunteers, who will assist the efforts of the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) in achieving a fully literate and numerate society, were sworn in today (June 23) by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The ceremony was held at King’s House under the theme: ‘I Believe…We…

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