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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech at Gordon House on February 14.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech at Gordon House on February 14.

Jamaica Continues on Path to Becoming A Republic

The Government is moving forward in transitioning Jamaica to a Republic. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said that the Constitutional Reform work to facilitate the transition will be assisted by a high-level Constitutional Reform Committee that...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2023/24 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14). It was delivered under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2023/24 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14). It was delivered under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.

NHT to Introduce New Financing Model
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at the 2023/24 ceremonial opening of Parliament, today (February 14) at Gordon House. At right is Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman.
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at the 2023/24 ceremonial opening of Parliament, today (February 14) at Gordon House. At right is Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman.

New Public-Sector Compensation System Implementation Continuing Until 2024/25
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses students, teachers and administrators of the York Castle High School, at the Model United Nation’s Investiture Service at the institution held in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (February 1).
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses students, teachers and administrators of the York Castle High School, at the Model United Nation’s Investiture Service at the institution held in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (February 1).

G-G Urges Young Leaders to Put Service Above Self
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), is presented with the Paul Harris Fellow commemorative certificate by President of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Karsten Johnson (right), during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 26). Sharing the moment is Past District Governor, Rotary Club of Kingston, Mike Fennell.
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), is presented with the Paul Harris Fellow commemorative certificate by President of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Karsten Johnson (right), during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 26). Sharing the moment is Past District Governor, Rotary Club of Kingston, Mike Fennell.

G-G Gets Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellowship

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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the 43rd annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 19).
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Nation’s Leaders Encouraged to Embody Peace, Justice and Forgiveness

The nation’s leaders are being encouraged to embody the principles of peace, justice and forgiveness, and set examples for the society to emulate. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the call while addressing Thursday’s (January 19) 43rd National Leadership Prayer Breakfast at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was held under the...
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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 Patrick Brooks (seated, right), with members of the judiciary who were appointed to higher office at a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, today (January 6). Displaying their Instruments of Office are (from left) Justices Sherna Reid, Carla Thomas, Dale Staple, Annmarie Lawrence-Grainger, Althea Jarrett, Stephany Orr, and Opal Smith.
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Seven Judges Sworn in to Higher Office

Seven members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher office for the Hilary Term by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (January 6), at King’s House. Justices Annmarie Lawrence-Grainger and Althea Jarrett have been appointed as Puisne Judges in the Supreme Court, with effect from January 9, 2023, while Stephany Orr, Opal Smith, and Dale...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), emphasises a point in discussion with President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, during his courtesy call at King’s House on Friday (October 14). Listening is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Prince Ermias, who is the grandson of late Ethiopian Emperor, His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I, arrived in Jamaica on October 13. He is visiting as special guest of the Government for National Heritage Week. He is accompanied by his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, and members and advisors of the Crown Council.
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G-G Receives Courtesy Call from Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), emphasises a point in discussion with President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, during his courtesy call at King’s House on Friday (October 14). Listening is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Prince Ermias,...
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