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Chief Justice, Hon. Mrs. Zaila McCalla (centre); and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison (4th left), share a moment with newly appointed judges after they were sworn into higher office during a ceremony at King’s House on September 13, 2016. They are (from left) Her Honour Judith A. Pusey; Pamela Margot Mason; the Hon. Justice Paulette A. Williams; the Hon. Justice Carol C. Edwards; Her Hon. Sonya M. Wint-Blair; Her Hon. Stephanie A. Jackson Haisley; and Her Hon. Carolyn Tie. (FILE)

Seven Judges Appointed to Higher Office

Seven judges were sworn into higher office on September 13 during a ceremony at King’s House. Taking the oath of office were the Hon. Justice Paulette A. Williams who has been appointed as Judge of Appeal; the Hon. Justice Carol C....

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Her Honour Judith A. Pusey takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.

Judith Pusey Sworn in as First Chief Parish Court Judge

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), confers the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) on renowned local artist Cecil Cooper (centre), at a ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 6. His wife, Rose Bennett Cooper (left), looks on.

Cecil Cooper Conferred With CD

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in conversation with Snow Badley, who will pursue a Bachelor in Sports Education at the G.C Foster College, following a scholarship awards ceremony at King’s House. Mr. Badley was one of nine tertiary-level students awarded with scholarships totalling $10 million, through the Summer of Service programme of the Governor General’s I Believe Initiative.

Nine Students Receive Scholarships Valued at $10 Million

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), unveils a commemorative plaque symbolising the official opening of the HEART Trust/NTA automotive laboratory at the Jamaican-German Automotive School (JAGAS) on Maxfield Avenue, in Kingston, on August 30. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green and Chargé d’Affaires, Federal Republic of Germany, Michael Dumke. During the ceremony a mobile electronics lab was also commissioned into service.

Jamaicans Will Be Equipped With Requisite Skills to Compete – Green

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, fourth left); Lady Allen (seated, fifth left), and officials of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards with the 13 recipients of the awards (back row) from the County of Middlesex, at a ceremony held recently at Caymanas Golf and Country Club, in St. Catherine.

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Hundreds of Jamaicans Recognised Under GGPE

Hundreds of Jamaicans have been recognised for their contribution to nation building, through volunteerism and community service, under the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE). The GGPE was formed in 2014 to give cohesiveness to two programmes affiliated with the office of the Governor-General – the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) and the ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI). The GGAA was conceptualised in...

Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Rev. Jeffrey McKenzie, makes a presentation to Shankay Atkinson, who will be attending the Jonathan Grant High School in September. Occasion was the presentation of grants by the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF) to nine students from communities in St. Catherine. The ceremony was held on August 3 at the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) offices in Spanish Town.

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St. Catherine Students Receive Back-To-School Support

Nine children from communities in St. Catherine, seven of whom will be entering high school in September, have benefitted from assistance in their school preparations. The Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF) handed over grants to the children during a function held on August 3 at the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) offices in Spanish Town. Executive Director of the Foundation,...

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Governor-General Proclaims Trafficking in Persons Week

A well needed endorsement came on the heels of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). In a proclamation dated July 19, 2016, Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, has declared July 24 – 30 as Jamaica’s Trafficking in Persons Week. The proclamation speaks to the pervasive crime of Trafficking in Persons and the pivotal role of the activities...

His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General, overseas the taking of the Oath of Office by the new Custos of St. Andrew, the Hon. Patricia Dunwell at King’s House on June 30.

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Governor-General Appoints Dr. Patricia Dunwell as Custos of St. Andrew

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has appointed veteran Dermatologist Dr. Patricia Dunwell as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew. Dr. Dunwell was sworn in at a brief ceremony held at King’s House on Thursday (June 30). Her appointment becomes effective on July 1. Sir Patrick Allen in his remarks said he was satisfied that the new Custos was “sufficiently...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the 2016 Governor General’s Achievement Award recipient, Delion Daniel Bowes of St. Elizabeth with his award, during the presentation ceremony, held at the Wexford Hotel in Montego Bay, on June 23. Mr. Bowes was among 15 persons from the County of Cornwall who were recognized for exemplary achievements and community service.

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G-G Urges Jamaicans to Embrace Spirit of Volunteerism

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaicans should continue to embrace the spirit of volunteerism, and give service to family, youth and education, so as to build better and stronger communities. Addressing the 25th Anniversary presentation ceremony of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) for the County of Cornwall at the Wexford Hotel, Montego Bay, on June...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), converses with recipient of the Jamaica Institute of Management (2009) 2015 Manager of the Year and Fellows Award, Mr. Grantley Stephenson (right) and recipient of the Jamaica Institute of Management (2009) 2015 Entrepreneurship and Community Development Manager of the Year and Fellows Award, Scarlette Gillings during a ceremony at King’s House on June 2. Mr. Stephenson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kingston Wharves Limited and Mrs. Gillings is the former Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

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JIM Urged to Continue Developing Leadership Programmes

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging the leadership of the Jamaica Institute of Management (JIM) (2009) to continue developing creative academic programmes that will enable the island’s leaders to better manage their respective organisations. “The Jamaica Institute of Management (JIM) is making leaders of individuals and I therefore urge you to continue the education needed...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a light moment with President of the Jamaica Red Cross, Dr. Dennis Edwards and Custos Rotulorum of Manchester, Hon. Sally Porteous. Occasion was the fundraiser banquet of the Mandeville Red Cross held on Saturday (May 28) at the Golf View Hotel.

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Mandeville Red Cross Raising Funds for Wheelchair Service

The Jamaica Red Cross Mandeville branch is seeking to raise funds to provide wheelchair accessible transportation for physically challenged persons in Manchester. The service will assist the elderly, stroke and accident victims and other persons with mobility challenges. It is the major project of the Mandeville Red Cross for 2016. Speaking at the fundraiser dinner held on Saturday (May 28)...