Ten members of the judiciary were sworn in by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House on Monday (September 1). Five were appointed to permanent posts, while the remaining five assumed higher office for the Michaelmas Term of the Circuit Courts, which runs from September 16 to December 19. Taking the Oath...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has charged the country’s farmers to channel the spirit of resilience, which defines the Jamaican heritage,  into adopting bold innovation that will transform the sector and ensure its sustainability. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin, on the first day of the Denbigh Agricultural,...

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...