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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment to Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. Looking on is the Governor-General’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Captain Fenekie Rowe.

Leadership of Country in Good Hands – G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaicans can rest assured that the leadership of the country “is in good hands.” This assurance, he says, comes against the background of the long-standing political careers of newly installed...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, places a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in honour of the 132nd anniversary of his birth, during a floral tribute at National Heroes Park, in Kingston, on Wednesday, February 24.

Sir Alexander Bustamante Remembered

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), looks on as Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left); and Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, light candles as a symbol of unity and peace, at the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held on Thursday, January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

G-G Commends Country’s Leaders

His Excellency, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency, Mr. Masanori Nakano inspects one of the six new ambulances handed-over to St. John, Jamaica by the Japanese Government.

St. John Gets Six New Ambulances Courtesy Of Japanese Government

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen, addresses the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica’s annual conference, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, in St. James, on January 6.

Community Colleges Producing Quality Graduates – G-G

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Young Persons Urged to Take Advantage of Low Fees at Community Colleges

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says young people should take advantage of the low tuition fees paid for obtaining accredited certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and even bachelor programmes from community colleges across Jamaica. The Governor-General, who was the keynote speaker at the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica’s annual conference on January 6, at the Hilton...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) with (from left) Master-in-Chambers, Miss Carolyn Tie; Justices Chester Stamp and Lorna Shelly-Williams; Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla; newly-appointed Court of Appeal President, Justice Cecil Morrison; Justices Vinette Graham Allen and Sonia Bertram Linton; Master-in-Chambers, Miss Rosemarie Harris; and Justice Dale Palmer. Occasion was a swearing in ceremony for the five Puisne Judges and the two Masters-in-Chambers at King’s House, on January 5.

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Puisne Judges Sworn In

Five judges were sworn in today (January 5) to serve in the Supreme Court, while two Masters-in-Chambers also took the oath of office, at King’s House. Mrs. Lorna Shelly-Williams, Mr. Chester Stamp, Mrs. Vinette Graham Allen were sworn in as Puisne Judges of the Supreme Court, while Mrs. Sonia Bertram Linton and Mr. Dale Palmer will act as Puisne Judges....

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd right), is greeted by Priest Rudolph Bailey of the Rastafari community, as he arrived at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St. Ann on December 13, for the 23rd Annual National Prayer Vigil under the theme: ‘Justice, Unity, Peace and Healing’.

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Do What Is Right For Jamaica – GG

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans to “do what is right” for the country. He made the appeal as he addressed hundreds of persons gathered at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St. Ann on Monday, December 13, for the Annual National Prayer Vigil under the theme: ‘Justice, Peace, Unity and Healing’. Sir...

Their Excellencies and Dr. Andrei Cooke interacting with a patient while her parent looks on.

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Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen begin Hospital Christmas visits at Bustamante

Their Excellencies; Governor-General, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and the Most Honourable Lady Allen were met with a warm welcome from the children, medical, administrative and other staff of the Bustamante Hospital for Children this morning (Tuesday, December 8, 2015) when they commenced their signature Annual Hospital Visits. In an encouraging address to the welcoming senior members of the...

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Governor-General Urges Hospital Staff to Remain Steadfast

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...

Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Allen, His Excellency David Prendergast, High Commission for Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago and Mrs. Prendergast and Members of the Jamaican Community at Connections: Gala Fundraising Event on November 28.

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Governor General Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen Visit Trinidad and Tobago

The Governor-General of Jamaica, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Her Excellency the Most Honourable Lady Allen, made a recent visit to the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from 26th-29th November 2015 at the invitation of the President of the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC), Dr. Clinton Valley and Mrs. Martha Valley. Their Excellencies served...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), shares a light moment with Jamaica’s 2016 Rhodes Scholar, Sherona Forrester, following the announcement ceremony at King’s House on November 19. The 24-year old, who will he heading to Oxford University in London next year, is a member of Jamaica’s Senior Football Team.

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24-Year Old Female Footballer is 2016 Rhodes Scholar

Twenty-four year old Sherona Forrester, who is a member of the Senior Female Football Team, is Jamaica’s 2016 Rhodes Scholar. The announcement was made by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House on November 19. The humble but highly accomplished young woman topped a field of eight shortlisted candidates to win the...