Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has urged staff of the Bustamante Hospital for Children, in Kingston, to remain steadfast, despite the challenges. “We need to be calm and confident…we have to brace and face up to the challenges that we encounter.  For the challenges in the health sector…we’re going to be more alert, check out all...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use their abilities, skills, and resources to make a difference in the lives of others, and assist with the development of the country. This charge was given by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during this year’s staging of the annual Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) pinning ceremony, held at King’s House, on November 12....

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has declared November 8 to 14, and the second week of November annually, as Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) Week. At a ceremony, held on Friday, November 6, at Kings House, the Governor- General read the Proclamation, and called on Jamaicans to give their support. “I encourage all citizens of Jamaica...

Jamaica will pay tribute to soldiers, who fought in the two World Wars, on Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 8. Activities for the day include a memorial service, which will be held at the Garrison Chapel, Up Park Camp, starting at 10:00 a.m. A wreath laying ceremony will take place at National Heroes Park at 10:20 a.m. with Governor-General, His...

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has declared November 8 to 14, and the second week of November annually, as Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) Week. At a ceremony, held on Friday, November 6, at Kings House, the Governor General read the Proclamation, and called on Jamaicans to give their support. “I encourage all citizens of...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded the significant stakeholder support that facilitated this year’s I Believe Initiative (IBI) Youth Consultative Conferences (YCC). The three conferences, under the theme: ‘Youth: The World in Your Hands,’ were held in the counties of Cornwall, Middlesex, and Surrey, and saw young people being engaged on a range of issues...

On the day when Jamaica recognised outstanding contribution to nation building, Dr. Ricard Bennett proudly walked to the stage set up on the lawns of King’s House to receive the Badge of Honour for Gallantry from Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. He was being awarded the National Honour for his tremendous show of courage, selflessness,...