The nation’s leaders are being encouraged to choose hope and to garner a strong belief in a better Jamaica, even as they contend with the current ills of the society. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the call during his address at this morning’s (January 18) National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB). The 44th staging of the...

Thirty-two individuals and entities have been presented with the Governor-General’s Medal of Honour for their outstanding service and valuable contributions to King’s House, since the Head of State’s tenure began in February 2009. Among the recipients of medals, which were presented by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (December...

An additional 54 outstanding Jamaicans have been installed as Ambassadors for Positive Social Change under the Governor-General’s ‘I Believe’ Initiative. They were installed during Thursday’s (November 30) induction ceremony and reception hosted by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House. In his address, the Governor-General commended the new ambassadors and encouraged them to continue making...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the finalists in the annual LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council, Principal of the Year Awards, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Wednesday (November 29). He is joined by (from front, left) Director, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Joseph Thomas; Executive...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Carolyn Rose Miller; Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Dr. Natwaine Gardner; Chairman of the SRC Board, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr.; Executive Director, SRC, Dr. Ryan Francis; Executive Director, National Commission...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), greets Ambassador-designate of the Argentine Republic, Marcelo Angel Balbi Calvo, during a courtesy call at King’s House today (November 23).  

More than 600 members of the public sector, who have served 25 years and more, were on Wednesday (November 22) honoured for their long and dedicated service. They were presented with medals at the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony held at King’s House under the theme ‘Raising the Bar, Strengthening the Bond’. Making the presentations were Governor- General,...

Veterans of World Wars I and II were honoured for their patriotism and sacrifice during Saturday’s (November 11) Remembrance Day ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Remembrance Day is observed to pay homage to persons who gave service and their lives in World War I (1914 to 1918), and World War II (1939 to 1945). Officiating Minister, Roman Catholic...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, pays his respects at the Cenotaph honouring veterans of the two World Wars, during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday (November 11) at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Remembrance Day is observed annually to pay homage to individuals who gave service during World War I (1914 to 1918) and World...