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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’.

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....

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

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

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.

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

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.

24-Year Old Female Footballer is 2016 Rhodes Scholar

Justice Almarie Sinclair-Haynes takes the Oath of Allegiance during her swearing in as judge of the Court of Appeal at King’s House on November 16. Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony.

Justice Sinclair-Haynes Appointed To Court Of Appeal

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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...

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Governor-General Appoints the Hon. Donna Parchment-Brown Political Ombudsman

Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has announced that The Hon. Donna Parchment-Brown, Custos Rotulorum for the Parish of St. Andrew is Jamaica’s new Political Ombudsman effective Monday, November 16, 2015. She will be sworn-in at a ceremony at King’s House. Mrs. Parchment-Brown is a dispute-resolution specialist who was called to the Bar more than 33 years...

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Use Resources to Assist Others

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....

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November 8 to 14 Declared JISA Week

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...

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Jamaica Pays Tribute To Soldiers On November 8

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 (left), presents the Proclamation declaring November 8 to 14 as Jamaica Independent Schools Association week to President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association, Mr. Wesley Boynes, during a ceremony at Kings House on Friday, November 6. The Governor General also declared that the second week of November is to be observed as JISA Week annually.

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November 8-14 Declared JISA Week

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...

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GG Hails Support for Youth Consultative Conferences

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...