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Jamaicans Urged To Contribute To Poppy Appeal

The Jamaica Legion will recognise Jamaicans, who lost their lives during the World Wars I and II and raise funds to support ex-servicemen, through its annual poppy appeal in October. Hundreds of thousands of poppies are expected to be distributed...
Governor-General, His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, speaking at the launch of the Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness Programme’s Sponsor a Child project, at King’s House, on Friday, September 25.
Governor-General, His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, speaking at the launch of the Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness Programme’s Sponsor a Child project, at King’s House, on Friday, September 25.

Jamaicans Encouraged To ‘Sponsor A Child’
Grade Six student at Rousseau Primary School in Kingston, 11-year-old Te-John Bailey (left), who is the first beneficiary of the Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness Programme’s Sponsor a Child initiative, speaks during the launch at King’s House, on Friday, September 25 at Kings’ House. Listening keenly is Executive Chairman of Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness, Evangelist Errol Rattray.
Grade Six student at Rousseau Primary School in Kingston, 11-year-old Te-John Bailey (left), who is the first beneficiary of the Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness Programme’s Sponsor a Child initiative, speaks during the launch at King’s House, on Friday, September 25 at Kings’ House. Listening keenly is Executive Chairman of Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness, Evangelist Errol Rattray.

Educational Support Programme Launched For Inner-City Children
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the 2015 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) to Nickolette Brown from Trelawny. Occasion was the presentation ceremony for the county of Cornwall held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on July 23.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the 2015 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) to Nickolette Brown from Trelawny. Occasion was the presentation ceremony for the county of Cornwall held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on July 23.

Young G-G Achievement Awardee Focused On Community Service
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) looks on, as Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop, takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath during the swearing-in of judges at King’s House in St. Andrew on September 14.
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) looks on, as Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop, takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath during the swearing-in of judges at King’s House in St. Andrew on September 14.

Judges Urged To Be Efficient In Dispensing Justice

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Make Mental Health A Priority – GG

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...
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Eleven Residents of Surrey Awarded for Volunteerism

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...
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Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated centre) and Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Patricia Allen (seated third right) share a photo with university and college students, who are recipients of scholarships and book grants under the Governor General’s I Believe Initiative. The award ceremony was held at King’s House on Friday (Sept. 11). Others (seated, from left) are: Project Officer for the Governor General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE), Tricia Grier; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kingston Wharves, Grantley Stephenson; Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller; Acting President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Colin Gyles; and CEO of First Global Bank, Courtney Campbell. Coordinator of the GGPE, Retired Major Effiom Whyte, is also sharing in the moment (first left, second row).
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18 Tertiary Students Receive Scholarships and Books Grants

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...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd left), with (from left): members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), Corporal Xuandre Mohansingh of the Fifth Battalion; Sergeant Cleveland Palmer of the Second Battalion and Corporal Nichola Perkins of the Third Battalion, at the launch of Wings Appeal 2015, at King’s House, on September 8. The Governor-General presented trophies to the cadets for helping to raise funds for World War II veterans. Others in the background (from left) are: Chairman of the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), Jamaica Branch, Major Johanna Lewin; Commandant of the JCCF, Colonel Lemuel Lindo; Pilot, Captain Lewis Mayne; and President of RAFA, Major General Robert Neish.
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Cadets Help Raise Funds for War Veterans

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...
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14 From Middlesex County Receive G-G Award for Excellence

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...
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Justice Dennis Morrison to Act as Court Of Appeal President

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...
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) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents newly installed Custos of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson, with the Grand Commission and the Magistrates’ Roll for the parish, at the ceremony held on August 20, at the St. Mary High School.
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Errol Johnson Officially Installed As Custos of St. Mary

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...
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