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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), pins the insignia of the Badge of Honour for Outstanding, Faithful and Dedicated Service to the Boys’ Brigade Jamaica on the lapel of Programme Director/Training Officer, Captain Easton Michael Daley, at the National Honours and Awards ceremony at King’s House on National Heroes Day (October 16).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), pins the insignia of the Badge of Honour for Outstanding, Faithful and Dedicated Service to the Boys’ Brigade Jamaica on the lapel of Programme Director/Training Officer, Captain Easton Michael Daley, at the National Honours and Awards ceremony at King’s House on National Heroes Day (October 16).

Capt. Daley Receives Badge of Honour for Dedicated Service to Boys’ Brigade

For Outstanding, Faithful and Dedicated Service to the Boys’ Brigade in Jamaica, Captain Easton Michael Daley was awarded the Badge of Honour at the National Honours and Awards ceremony, held at King’s House on National Heroes Day (October 16). Captain...
Reggae historian Copeland Forbes shows off his Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD), which he received at the National Honours and Awards ceremony held on Monday (October 16) at King’s House. Mr. Forbes received the award for his outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican Music.
Reggae historian Copeland Forbes shows off his Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD), which he received at the National Honours and Awards ceremony held on Monday (October 16) at King’s House. Mr. Forbes received the award for his outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican Music.

Cultural Stalwarts Receive National Honours
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), hands over the Order of Merit (OM) to Neville O’Reilly ‘Bunny Wailer’ Livingston at the National Honours and Awards ceremony at King’s House on Monday, October 16. He received the OM for outstanding contribution in the field of popular music.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), hands over the Order of Merit (OM) to Neville O’Reilly ‘Bunny Wailer’ Livingston at the National Honours and Awards ceremony at King’s House on Monday, October 16. He received the OM for outstanding contribution in the field of popular music.

Outstanding Jamaicans Honoured
He was speaking at the 2017 I Believe Initiative (IBI) Summer of Service Awards ceremony held today (August 22) at King’s House, in St. Andrew.
He was speaking at the 2017 I Believe Initiative (IBI) Summer of Service Awards ceremony held today (August 22) at King’s House, in St. Andrew.

Tertiary Students Urged to Use Critical Thinking to Advance Country
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), in conversation with newly appointed Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Lorna Goodison (left), at the investiture ceremony held on May 17 at King’s House. At right is her predecessor, Professor Emeritus, Mervyn Morris, of the University of the West Indies (UWI), who held the position from 2014 to 2016. Miss Goodison will serve from 2017 to 2020.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), in conversation with newly appointed Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Lorna Goodison (left), at the investiture ceremony held on May 17 at King’s House. At right is her predecessor, Professor Emeritus, Mervyn Morris, of the University of the West Indies (UWI), who held the position from 2014 to 2016. Miss Goodison will serve from 2017 to 2020.

Lorna Goodison is Jamaica’s First Female Poet Laureate

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Garland McDonald, Teka Brown and Sherica Reid, representing the parish of Trelawny, with their awards and citations, following the presentation ceremony for the 2017 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA) ceremony, held at the Everglades Centre in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on April 27.
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Governor-General Lauds Volunteers

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded volunteers who go beyond the call of duty to help the less fortunate in Jamaica. He was speaking at the 2017 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) presentation ceremony for the county of Cornwall, at the Everglades Centre, Black River in St. Elizabeth, on April 27. “This is all about volunteerism...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen (right), is in conversation with Chairman of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) Committee, Rev. Dr. Stevenson Samuels, during the 37th staging of the NLPB at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, January 19.
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G-G Says Leaders Must Heal and Transform the Nation

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is reminding the country’s leaders of the significant role they must play in the healing and transformation of the nation. Addressing the 37th staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 19),  he said leaders must help the people of...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd right), presents a doll to a young patient (right) during his annual Christmas visit to the Bustamante Hospital for Children on December 1. At right is Registered Nurse, Andrea O’Connor.
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G-G and Wife Visit Young Ones at Bustamante Hospital

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen brought Christmas cheer to young patients at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, during their official visit to the institution in Kingston, yesterday (December 1). They toured the Orthopaedic and Medical wards where they spoke with the children and staff and distributed toys, books, games and blankets to the...
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His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, Governor-General
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GG Reappoints Jamaica Privy Council

Governor-General the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has reappointed the members of the Jamaica Privy Council with effect from September 3, 2016, following consultations with Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The Privy Council members who will advise The Governor-General are: • The Honourable Mr. Justice Paul Harrison, OJ, CD – Senior Member • The Honourable Dennis Lalor, OJ, Hon. Ll. D...
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Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (left), affixes a pin to the lapel of Sanata Morris at the 25th staging of the Governor-General’s Achievement Award pinning ceremony held on the lawns of King’s House yesterday (November 10). Ms. Morris was among 39 persons recognised for selfless contribution to the upliftment of their communities.
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39 Receive Governor-General’s Achievement Award

Thirty-nine distinguished Jamaicans, have been bestowed with the 2016 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA), in recognition of their sterling contribution to the upliftment of their communities and country. The recipients were honoured during the 25th staging of the pinning ceremony held on the lawns of King’s House yesterday (November 10). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, praised the...
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Some of the students from the County of Middlesex who participated in the second of the Governor General’s ‘I Believe Initiative’ Youth Consultative Conference, held at Cardiff Hotel in St. Ann on October 20. It was held under the theme ‘Inspiring individuals. Building Stronger Communities’.
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G-G Encourages Young People to Believe in Themselves

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has encouraged young people to believe in their God-given potential, in order to make tangible contributions to the building of a better Jamaica. Addressing the second in the series of the I Believe Initiative (IBI) Youth Consultative Conference (YCC) for the County of Middlesex, at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in...
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Recipients of the country’s fifth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica, share in a light moment after being presented with the award, during the National Honours and Awards ceremony held on National Heroes Day today (October 17) on the lawns of King’s House. From left are: Ambassador Anthony Johnson who received the award for distinguished national service in the public and private sectors and his contribution to the Jamaican foreign service; Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer for outstanding and distinguished advocacy for senior citizens in the fields of health and welfare; former Member of Parliament Dr. Kenneth Lee O’Neil Baugh, for his distinguished service to Parliament, public service and for his contribution to medicine; and Professor Renn Osmond Holness for outstanding contribution to the field of medicine.
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200 Persons Honoured at King’s House

A total of 200 Jamaicans were recognized for their outstanding contributions to nation building at the National Honours and Awards ceremony held on National Heroes Day today (October 17) on the lawns of King’s House. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen who presided over the ceremony, presented the awardees, with their awards in the categories of...
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