As the nation prepares to celebrate 63 years of Independence, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on Jamaicans to commit to building a just, prosperous, and united future—grounded in integrity, courage, and national pride. “Let us continue to build a nation rooted in righteousness, anchored in peace and faithful to its promise,” he said. The...

As Jamaica prepares to celebrate its 63rd anniversary of Independence, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on citizens to reflect on the nation's journey and to recommit to building a just, prosperous, and strong future. “This occasion is both festive and solemn. It reminds us of our shared journey as a people, rooted in the...

Thirty-seven Jamaicans, who are making significant contribution to their communities, particularly in areas of leadership and academics, have been presented with the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) for 2025. The prestigious award is bestowed on persons in various age categories who are impacting community and national life, despite facing challenges. Among this year’s award recipients are veteran educator and President of...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans to exercise environmental stewardship. Environmental stewardship is about actively using and protecting natural resources, ensuring their long-term sustainability. “The theme, ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future’, with its rallying cry, ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise’, is both timely and urgent. Environmental stewardship is not...

Lennox Anderson-Jackson is the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Hanover. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented Mr. Anderson-Jackson with the Instrument of Office during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on Friday (April 4). He succeeds the late Dr. David Stair, who was installed as Custos of Hanover in March 2009 and served...

The 12th Global Leadership Summit (GLS) Jamaica will be held virtually on Thursday (March 27) under the distinguished patronage of Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Summit, being hosted by the Global Leadership Network (GLN) Jamaica under the theme ‘Design Your Future, Innovate, Inspire and Transform’, aims to equip mission-driven leaders with cutting-edge insights, innovative...

The Government will be pursuing the development of an electronic Performance Monitoring and Evaluation System, as part of the ongoing public-sector transformation thrust, during fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on February 13. Mr. Fuller, who deputised...