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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.
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.

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...
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).
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).

JIM Urged to Continue Developing Leadership Programmes
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.
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.

Mandeville Red Cross Raising Funds for Wheelchair Service
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, at the start of a thanksgiving service at the Olson Memorial Church of God in St. Andrew on Sunday, May 15, to kick start the observation of National Workers’ Week, which will last until Labour Day, May 23. National Workers’ Week/Labour Day is being recognised under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake…Keep It Clean’
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, at the start of a thanksgiving service at the Olson Memorial Church of God in St. Andrew on Sunday, May 15, to kick start the observation of National Workers’ Week, which will last until Labour Day, May 23. National Workers’ Week/Labour Day is being recognised under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake…Keep It Clean’

Labour Day Activities Will Engender Renewed Commitment – GG
Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen addresses the opening of the 19th annual conference of Western Regional Health Authority Dental Auxiliaries at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on May 11. Seated (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Medical and Dental Supplies, Dennis Samuels; Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Diane Campbell Stennett and Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale.
Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen addresses the opening of the 19th annual conference of Western Regional Health Authority Dental Auxiliaries at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on May 11. Seated (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Medical and Dental Supplies, Dennis Samuels; Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Diane Campbell Stennett and Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale.

Lady Allen Highlights Importance of Good Healthcare

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Governor General: Scholarship Announcement

Applications are invited for the Sir Patrick & Lady Allen 40th Anniversary Scholarship for study at the University of Technology leading to a Bachelor of Science in either of the following fields: Medical Technology, Applied Science or Mathematics and Education. The scholarship covers tuition and ancillary fees for the selected degree programme which should begin in the 2016/2017 academic year....
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with teachers and students from Alpha Infant, St. Josephs Primary, Gregory Park Primary and Mount Moreland Primary and Junior High Schools. Occasion was the Proclamation ceremony declaring May 3 as Read Across Jamaica Day at King’s House on Thursday, April 28.
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May 3 is Read Across Jamaica Day

Schools across the island will observe Read Across Jamaica Day on May 3. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, read the proclamation during a brief ceremony at King’s House on April 28. The annual day, organised by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), aims to promote the importance of literacy.  It is part of activities to mark Education...
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Queen’s Counsel

His Excellency The Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, has on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, appointed the under-mentioned Attorneys-at-Law as Queen's Counsel, with effect from April 7, 2016: Senator Thomas Tavares-Finson Mrs. Valerie Neita-Robertson
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Full Implementation of Disabilities Act This Year

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will be moving to fully implement the Disabilities Act this year. This will be achieved through the development of the regulations and codes of practice; establishment of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities as a body corporate; and establishment of the Disabilities Rights Tribunal. The Governor-General was...
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Government to Review NIS, PATH

The Government will be undertaking a comprehensive review of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Act. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in delivering the Throne Speech at Gordon House on April 14, said the NIS review will address outdated practices and provisions, benefit rates and contributions. “It will also close loopholes and improve coverage and compliance,” he...
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Gov’t Driving the Growth Agenda

The Government is targeting several strategic areas this fiscal year as it moves to accelerate economic growth and job creation. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in delivering the Throne Speech at Gordon House on April 14, said that under the growth agenda, the Government will be implementing a new Special Economic Zones regime, and measures to...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House. (FILE)
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Key Pieces of Legislation to be Passed this Fiscal Year

The Government intends to pass several key pieces of legislation this fiscal year to replace Her Majesty the Queen as Head of State, and establish fixed election dates and term limits for the post of Prime Minister. This was outlined in the Throne Speech delivered yesterday (April 14) at Gordon House by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...
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