Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging Jamaicans to make mental health a top priority. He made the call on October 7, as he read the proclamation declaring October 9 2015 as World Mental Health Day in Jamaica, during a ceremony at King’s House. “I urge all citizens to join and support the national organisations that...

Eleven residents from the county of Surrey, who have significantly impacted and contributed to the development of their communities and parishes through volunteerism, have been presented with the Governor-General’s Achievement Award for Excellence. The awardees are: Tishauna Mullings, Appollionia Davidson, and Valrie Morris from the parish of St. Thomas; Ricardo Allen, Ryan Bailey and Gregory Davis from Portland; Leneka Rhoden...

Eighteen tertiary-level students were on Friday (September 11) presented with scholarships and book grants under the Governor-General’s ‘I Believe’ Initiative. The students, who attended colleges and universities across the island, were recognised for their participation in the 2015 Summer of Service competition, organised through the ‘I Believe’ programme. Twelve of the recipients are enrolled at the University of the West...

Three units in the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) have been awarded for their outstanding fundraising efforts in the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), Jamaica Chapter’s Wings Appeal Competition. Proceeds from this effort will go toward providing care for war veterans of the Royal Air Forces (RAF) 580 Jamaica Branch, who fought in World War II. The Governor-General’s Trophy for...

Fourteen residents from the County of Middlesex, who have contributed to the development of their communities and parishes in various fields, have been presented with the Governor-General’s Award for Excellence. The awardees are: Jean-Pierre Kavanaugh, Chereese La-Vonne Ricketts, and Joan Anieta Smith from Manchester; Daren Sam-Anthony Miller and Aston Lloyd Messam from St. Catherine; Jewelle Shenelle Strachan, Desrene Denton, and...

Appeal Court Judge, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison, was today (August 24) sworn  in to act as  President of the Court of Appeal, during a ceremony at King’s House. His appointment follows the retirement of former President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Seymour Panton. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who presided over the ceremony, said...

Veteran educator, Hon. Errol Johnson, was on August 20 officially installed as Custos of St. Mary, during a ceremony held at the St. Mary High School, where he served as principal for over 20 years. The ceremony, officiated by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, was attended by scores of family members, friends, persons from the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is to formally install acting principal of the Islington High School, Errol Vaughan Johnson, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Mary. This is on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. The installation ceremony will take place on August 20 at the St. Mary High...

Internationally renowned Jamaican opera singer, Sir Willard White, is the recipient of the National Chorale of Jamaica Medal of Excellence. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the presentation during a ceremony held today (August 11) at King’s House. The Medal of Excellence, which is awarded every two years, is conferred upon a musician or other...