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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the I Believe Initiative pinning ceremony held on Thursday, November 23 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the I Believe Initiative pinning ceremony held on Thursday, November 23 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
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G-G Pins 37 ‘I Believe’ Ambassadors

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on Thursday (November 23) pinned the 37 new ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI) Ambassadors who will serve for 2018. At the ceremony held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, the...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

Youth Ambassadors Receive Instruments of Office
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, addresses the 14th staging of the Eat Jamaican Day exposition held on the grounds of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in St. Andrew on November 22.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, addresses the 14th staging of the Eat Jamaican Day exposition held on the grounds of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in St. Andrew on November 22.

Permanent Secretary Calls on Jamaicans to Eat Local Foods
Civil Servant of the Year 2017, Acting Director, Corporate Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerry-Ann Alicia Spaulding, shows off her citation. Mrs. Spaulding was announced as the winner of the coveted award during the Launch of Civil Service Week at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday, November 17. Looking on in the background is Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Douglas Saunders
Civil Servant of the Year 2017, Acting Director, Corporate Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerry-Ann Alicia Spaulding, shows off her citation. Mrs. Spaulding was announced as the winner of the coveted award during the Launch of Civil Service Week at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday, November 17. Looking on in the background is Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Douglas Saunders

Civil Servant of the Year Pleased With Honour
King’s House.
King’s House.

Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards Ceremony Postponed

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); Senator Dr. Floyd Morris (second right) and Chief Executive Officer of local publishing company, ImagiNation Books, Latoya West-Blackwood, stand beside the cover of Dr. Morris’ autobiography, ‘By Faith, Not by Sight’, during the official launch of the book on November 7 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, Mona.
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Dr. Floyd Morris Commended for Advocating for Persons with Disabilities

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded Jamaica’s first blind Senator and former Senate President, Dr. Floyd Morris, for his lifelong dedication to improving the lives of persons with disabilities. The Governor-General praised Dr. Morris for his tireless pursuit for excellence and commitment to civic duty, which has assisted in shaping public policy. “We celebrate his...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. (FILE)
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GG Declares November Drug Awareness Month

November has been declared Drug Awareness Month by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who read the Proclamation during a brief ceremony at King's House on October 31. In attendance were members of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), the organisation charged with the responsibility of educating the general public about the dangers of drug...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), in discussion with Executive Director, National Integrity Action, Professor Trevor Munroe, at the 2017 National Youth Consultative Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on October 5
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I Believe Ambassadors Urged To Help Strengthen Family Component Of Initiative

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging ‘I Believe’ ambassadors to assist in strengthening the family component of the initiative, so that more parents can benefit. “With the recent incident of child abuse showcased in the media, we see there is a great need for support of this family initiative, which gives guidelines to parents, especially to...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates the new President of the Scout Association of Jamaica, Richard Simpson, during the Renewal of Promise ceremony to officially install Mr. Simpson held on Friday (October 6) at King’s House. Looking on is outgoing President, Dr. the Hon. Oliver Jones who served as President of the Association for 27 years.
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Governor General Urges Scout Association To Use Technology To Reach Youth

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging the leadership of the Scout Association of Jamaica to use the advancements in information and communications technology (ICT) to connect with young people. “I urge you to remain open-minded and prepared to maximise the benefits of the new communication technology to remain savvy and connect with young people, who...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has proclaimed October 10 as World Mental Health Day, under the international theme ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’. The Governor-General read the proclamation during a ceremony at King’s House on October 3, which was attended by psychiatrists and professionals involved in mental health care. The Day will form part of activities to mark Mental Health Week, to be observed starting October 8. The Governor-General, in his address, urged Jamaicans to participate in the slate of activities scheduled to be held across the country on that day. Citing statistics, he noted that “one in every four persons around the world will experience mental health problems at one time or another”. “Many people who suffer from psychological and mental distress experience these issues in the workplace. Increase in knowledge and awareness of these issues will help in developing interventions to promote and protect mental health in the workplace,” he said. The Governor-General added that interventions should improve access to employee-assistance programmes to address the stigma of mental illnesses, so that dignity is promoted and respected and people are empowered to take action to promote mental health. (more) Meanwhile, Director of Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse in the Health Ministry, Dr. Maureen Irons-Morgan, said it is fitting to recognise mental health in the workplace. “There are some very common issues that affect mental health, such as stress in the workplace and depression. These are factors that can affect productivity. We want employers to recognise that in protecting and promoting mental health and wellness of workers, in the long run we all benefit,” she said. Information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) states that most of one’s adult life is spent in the workplace and the experiences there are among the factors determining the overall well-being of people. The WHO notes that employers and managers who implement workplace initiatives to promote mental health and to support employees with mental disorders, are more likely to see gains, not only in the mental health of their employees but also in the productivity of their work. Activities for the Week include a church service at the Portmore Gospel Assembly and a conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
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World Mental Health Day to be Observed Oct. 10

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has proclaimed October 10 as World Mental Health Day, under the international theme ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’. The Governor-General read the proclamation during a ceremony at King’s House on October 3, which was attended by psychiatrists and professionals involved in mental health care. The Day will form part of activities...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses teachers and students of the Chester Castle All-Age and Infant School in Hanover on September 21.
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GG Urges Children to Stay Focused and Respect Each Other

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is imploring children to stay focused and to be respectful to each other, despite the many distractions that are preventing them from doing what is right. “There are so many distractions to keep you from doing your homework… to keep you from studying,” he pointed out. “I know sometimes there are...
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Jamaicans Pay Final Respects to Lady Ivy Cooke
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Jamaicans Pay Final Respects to Lady Ivy Cooke

Jamaicans from all walks of life congregated at the East Queen Street Baptist Church, downtown Kingston, on Friday (June 30) to pay their final respects to the late Lady Ivy Cooke, widow of former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke. Among those in attendance at the official service of thanksgiving were: Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...
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Their Excellencies, the Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), and Lady Allen (2nd left); share a photo opportunity with the 2017 Governor-General’s Achievement Awardees for Manchester. They are (from third left) Blossom Powell, who collected on behalf of her son, André Romaine Hibbert; Shevan Damion Mitchell; and Paul Donald Foster. Occasion was the award ceremony for the county of Middlesex held on May 25 at the St. Mary Anglican Church Hall in Port Maria, St. Mary. At right is senior Manchester Justice of the Peace, Stanley Skeen, who represented Custos Rotulorum for Manchester, Hon. Sally Porteous.
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15 from Middlesex Receive Governor-General’s Achievement Awards

Fifteen residents from the county of Middlesex have been presented with the 2017 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) in recognition of their selfless acts of volunteerism through community service and outstanding educational achievements. The recipients, three each from the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester, St. Ann, St. Catherine and St. Mary, were selected by the respective Governor-General Programme for Excellence (GGPE) Parish...
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