Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has urged more training of persons for the productive sector, if Jamaica is to rebound after the global economic crisis has ended. “It is very important that we train individuals to function in the productive sector. unless we do this, as a country, we will…
Spouse of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Honourable Patricia Allen, has encouraged students to be “hungry and thirsty for reading.” But, even as she urged them to read widely, she cautioned students to, “guard well what you read, because you can read things that can also destroy your minds. Books, like friends, should be…
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr Patrick Allen, has thanked Jamaicans overseas for their continued support of the country. Speaking at a special recognition ceremony, held in his honour at the Mount Sinai Seventh-day Adventist Church in Orlando, Florida, recently, Dr Allen said the Diaspora had contributed significantly to Jamaica’s development. He called…
The National Tree Growing Programme, which aims to plant some 130,000 hectares of lands, was launched today (April 22) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen. Under the programme, which is being implemented by the Jamaica Tree Growers Association, 70,000 hectares of forests will be rehabilitated, while another 60,000 hectares of idle…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has said that increased emphasis must be placed on building good family structures, in order to address the nation’s social ills. “We must raise our children better, we must socialise them better and educate them better. The family is the cradle of the nation. Fix the…
A new energy strategy will be presented during the current fiscal year, as Government moves to transform the sector to improve the country’s competitiveness. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech to open the 2009/10 Parliamentary Year in Gordon House this morning (April 7), said that work carried out…
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has underscored the need for revitalised efforts at fighting crime, which he described as a “scourge” that “constitutes a major social and economic problem.” Dr. Allen, who was delivering his first Throne Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in Gordon House today (April 7), urged…
The Government will be concentrating its efforts this year on steering the country through the current crisis and building a solid foundation for recovery and growth. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, made the announcement in his first Throne Speech to open the 2009/10 Parliamentary Year today (April 7), in Gordon House.…
Newly re-elected Member of Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz, was sworn in today (April 1), to serve a second stint as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, during a brief ceremony at King’s House. Prime Minister Bruce Golding, and Deputy…
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Dr. Patrick Allen, has challenged journalists to join him in effecting positive change in Jamaica, by setting an agenda of hope for the country. The Governor-General was speaking at a luncheon he hosted at Kings House today (March 31) for senior media practitioners, to discuss their cooperation in…
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Honourable, Dr. Patrick Allen, has affirmed his commitment to continue the tradition of the Governor General’s Achievement Awards Scheme, and has praised the programme for rewarding individuals who have strived for excellence. “Through the Governor General’s Achievement Awards, we can not only inspire individuals who have become role models,…
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has commended prayer and restorative services as a bold step in the search for healing. “It is a call to prayer, as well as a call to action,” he noted at a prayer and restorative service held under the theme: ‘Heal the Nation, Heal the Family’,…
