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117-y-o still basking in visit from GG
Ms. Vioris Brown reads congratulatory tribute presented to her by His Excellency The Governor-General. Looking on are the Hon. Paul Muschette Custos of Trelawny (left of the Governor-General) and Mr. Fairweather, her son. Source: Western Bureau: The Gleaner – March 11, 2017 While yesterday was the 117th birthday of the woman believed to be the…
Sir Patrick Allen Hosts President of Trinidad & Tobago
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (left) warmly greets His Excellency Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago upon his arrival at King’s House on Friday (July 24, 2015) Both Heads of State are saluted by a police officer. Sir Patrick Allen (left) looks on as His Excellency Anthony Carmona,…
GG Condemns Lawlessness
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen delivers a riveting remark urging Jamaicans to unite against crime and violence that is plaguing the nation. He was addressing attendees at the 2015 Governor- General Achievement Awards Presentation Ceremony at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall, Westmoreland on Thursday (July 23, 2015.) Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon.…
GG Awards 13 Outstanding Citizens in Cornwall
Governor- General’s Achievement Award’s recipients from the county of Cornwall with Major (Ret’d) Effiom Whyte (seated left) National Coordinator for the Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence and the custodes from all 5 parishes of Cornwall. Seated from 2nd left are: The Very Rev. Cannon the Hon. Hartley D. Perrin, the Hon. Ewen Corrodus, the Hon Beryl…
Sir Patrick and Lady Allen Celebrate Forty Years
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen gently holds the hand of Lady Allen as they descend from the Residence to start the celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. Love was definitely in the air and it filled the packed King’s House Ballroom on Sunday evening, July 19 as Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and…
Take Back A Wealth of Experience Governor- General Tells Scouts
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen greets Jamaica’s International Scout Commissioner – Carlton Thompson. Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen at a courtesy call made on him at King’s House, Thursday, encouraged youngsters attending the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan to, “take back a wealth of experience with them.” The group which comprises four boy…
GG Commends Nurses
Sir Patrick Allen captures the attention of nurses and nursing students during the courtesy call at King’s House on July 16, 2015. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen said that nurses deserve to be recognized and appreciated for the care that they give to patients especially when they are at…
GG’S Corporate Tour Stops At GraceKennedy
Staff members of GK were eager to meet Their Excellencies during the tour of the company’s headquarters. Colvenette Brown, GK’s Customer Service Supervisor (left) cheerfully greets Their Excellencies during the tour. Looking on is Gilroy Graham, Senior General Manager of Grace Foods Domestic. Their Excellenncies Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen are photographed with the…
Errol Johnson Replaces Jeffrey Mckitty as Custos of St. Mary
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Mr. Errol Vaughan Johnson JP, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Mary with effect from June 23, 2015. He was sworn in at a brief ceremony held at King’s House. Mr. Johnson has been acting as Custos of St. Mary since August 2014 when former Custos the…