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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre), with recipients and several stakeholders during the 2024 Governor-General Diaspora Achievement Awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 19. Also with the awardees are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated, third left); Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (seated, second left); and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (seated, third right). 
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre), with recipients and several stakeholders during the 2024 Governor-General Diaspora Achievement Awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 19. Also with the awardees are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated, third left); Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (seated, second left); and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (seated, third right). 
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Overseas-Based Jamaicans Receive Awards

Five overseas-based Jamaicans have been bestowed with the prestigious 2024 Governor-General Achievement Awards (GGAA), in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the country and the Global Diaspora. They are Steve Getten and Mark Henry from Canada; Dr. Pearl Ann Jarrett,...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett, during Sunday’s (May 19) Workers’ Week Thanksgiving Service at Morant Bay Parish Church. Ms. Grange represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett, during Sunday’s (May 19) Workers’ Week Thanksgiving Service at Morant Bay Parish Church. Ms. Grange represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Jamaicans Urged to Value Nation’s Workers
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston. With Mr. Terrelonge is Chair, Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 16 to 19,  President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Group, Courtney Campbell.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston. With Mr. Terrelonge is Chair, Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 16 to 19,  President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Group, Courtney Campbell.

Jamaicans Abroad to Get Governor-General’s Achievement Awards
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) is handed a book by Chief Rabbi of Jamaica and Director of Chabad Jamaica, Rabbi Yaakov Raskin, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Friday (April 19).
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) is handed a book by Chief Rabbi of Jamaica and Director of Chabad Jamaica, Rabbi Yaakov Raskin, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Friday (April 19).

PHOTOS: G-G Receives Courtesy Call from Chabad Jamaica
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), interacts with members of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches during their courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (April 16). From left are Bishop Alvin Bailey; Chair, Reverend Dr. Elaine McCarthy; Reverend Courtney Gordon, and Reverend Peter Garth.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), interacts with members of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches during their courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (April 16). From left are Bishop Alvin Bailey; Chair, Reverend Dr. Elaine McCarthy; Reverend Courtney Gordon, and Reverend Peter Garth.

PHOTOS: Governor-General Receives Courtesy Call from Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses guests attending the annual Diplomatic Corps Cocktail Reception and Dinner at King’s House on Thursday, March 14.
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Governor-General Urges Continued International Cooperation for Peace, Prosperity, and Security

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling for continued international cooperation to cultivate peace, prosperity, security and sustainable development for all nations. “The complex issues we face today transcend borders and they demand a unified response that can only be achieved through deliberate and meaningful global partnerships,” he said. The Governor-General was addressing the annual Diplomatic...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents recipient of the 2023 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA), Alethia Peart, with her plaque on June 29, 2023.
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Persons Encouraged to Nominate Community Volunteers for GGAA

As the closing date of March 30 nears, the public is being invited to nominate community volunteers for the 2024 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA). Persons nominated for the prestigious award must satisfy the following criteria – be a Jamaican citizen; fall in the following age categories – 18-24 years, 25-35 years, or over 35 years. Individuals in the 35 and...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly appointed Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon, Edith Chin, with the Instrument of Office, during the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on March 1.
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Edith Chin Sworn in as Custos of Clarendon

Businesswoman Edith Chin is the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented Mrs. Chin with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on Friday (March 1). The new Custos replaces William Shagoury, who served the parish for the past 13 years. In his remarks,...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King's House on February 20. They are (from left) board member, Clarence Frater; Vice President, Rodolph Thomas; President, St Patrice Ennis;  Vice President, Granville Valentine; Vice President, Techa Clarke-Griffiths; Assistant General Secretary, Khurt Fletcher; and Assistant General Secretary, Clifton Grant . 
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PHOTOS: New JCTU Executive TEAM Calls on G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King's House on February 20. They are (from left) board member, Clarence Frater; Vice President, Rodolph Thomas; President, St Patrice Ennis;  Vice President, Granville Valentine; Vice President,...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
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Gov’t to Invite Bids for Another 168 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

Another request for a proposal for a further 168 megawatts of renewable energy will be launched in the new financial year, which begins on April 1. This is in addition to the supply of up to 100 megawatts of electricity generation, for which the Generation Procurement Entity invited tenders last September. The disclosure was made by Governor-General, His Excellency the...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). It was presented under the theme: ‘Towards A Peaceful, Productive and Prosperous Jamaica’.
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New Fire Station to Be Built at Ulster Spring in Trelawny

A new fire station is to be constructed at Ulster Spring, Trelawny, as part of the Government’s continued investment in the capacity-building of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). The JFB will also engage two batches of recruits for training, totalling 220 new firefighters. In addition, two ladder units will be procured to fight fires in high-rise buildings. The disclosure was...
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