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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated left); and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Marva McDonald Bishop (seated right), with members of the judiciary who were sworn in to higher offices at today’s (September 16) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. They are from (left) Justice Kissock Laing; Her Honour Tracey-Ann Johnson; Her Honour Opal Smith; Justice Georgiana Fraser; Ms. Andrea Martin Swaby; Her Honour Christine McNeil and Ms. Maxine Jackson.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated left); and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Marva McDonald Bishop (seated right), with members of the judiciary who were sworn in to higher offices at today’s (September 16) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. They are from (left) Justice Kissock Laing; Her Honour Tracey-Ann Johnson; Her Honour Opal Smith; Justice Georgiana Fraser; Ms. Andrea Martin Swaby; Her Honour Christine McNeil and Ms. Maxine Jackson.
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Judges to Serve in Higher Posts

Seven members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher offices by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on Monday, September 16, at King’s House. They will serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court....
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards national presentation ceremony at King’s House on Friday (July 19).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards national presentation ceremony at King’s House on Friday (July 19).

Thirty-Nine Jamaicans Receive 2024 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards
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). 

Overseas-Based Jamaicans Receive Awards
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

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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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