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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (at podium), addresses the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Action Day ceremony at the Wilbert Stewart Basic School in East Kingston on May 29. The NCMC constructed a perimeter fence around the school’s play area as the final activity for Child Month. The area was also painted. Seated (from left) are: Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings; Chairman of the School Board, Stephen O. Stewart; Pastor of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, Robert A. Stewart; and Founder of the School and former Custos of Kingston, Hon. Carmen Stewart.
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (at podium), addresses the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Action Day ceremony at the Wilbert Stewart Basic School in East Kingston on May 29. The NCMC constructed a perimeter fence around the school’s play area as the final activity for Child Month. The area was also painted. Seated (from left) are: Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings; Chairman of the School Board, Stephen O. Stewart; Pastor of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, Robert A. Stewart; and Founder of the School and former Custos of Kingston, Hon. Carmen Stewart.

Custos Says Country Must Provide Safer Environment for Children

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, has emphasised that the country needs to create a safer environment for the children, while ensuring that they exhibit good values and attitudes. “A nation is judged, to a large extent, by how it...
: Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment as Custos of St. Catherine to Rev. the Hon. Jeffrey McKenzie, following a brief swearing-in ceremony at King’s House in February. Rev. McKenzie will be formally installed as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine at a public ceremony scheduled for June 11, at the National Police College, Twickenham Park.
: Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment as Custos of St. Catherine to Rev. the Hon. Jeffrey McKenzie, following a brief swearing-in ceremony at King’s House in February. Rev. McKenzie will be formally installed as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine at a public ceremony scheduled for June 11, at the National Police College, Twickenham Park.

New Custos of St. Catherine to Be Installed June 11
: Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), addressing graduates of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College at their Valedictory Service, held at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, on May 28. Also on the platform are (from left), past principal, Dr. Cecile Walden and Master of Ceremony, Rev. Godfrey Francis.
: Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), addressing graduates of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College at their Valedictory Service, held at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, on May 28. Also on the platform are (from left), past principal, Dr. Cecile Walden and Master of Ceremony, Rev. Godfrey Francis.

G-G Calls on Teachers to Fix What is Wrong With Jamaica
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), addresses a meeting with Justices of the Peace for the parish of St. Andrew on Thursday, May 14, at the Stella Maris Church Hall on Shortwood Road. Listening are National Coordinator for the Governor General’s Programme for Excellence, Major Effiom Whyte and Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Hon. Donna Parchment Brown.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), addresses a meeting with Justices of the Peace for the parish of St. Andrew on Thursday, May 14, at the Stella Maris Church Hall on Shortwood Road. Listening are National Coordinator for the Governor General’s Programme for Excellence, Major Effiom Whyte and Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Hon. Donna Parchment Brown.

GG Calls for Jamaicans to Form a United Front to Protect Children
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), interacting with students at the Excelsior Education Centre, in St. Andrew, on April 28. The Governor-General toured the centre and spoke with students and academic staff.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), interacting with students at the Excelsior Education Centre, in St. Andrew, on April 28. The Governor-General toured the centre and spoke with students and academic staff.

GG Calls on Responsible Adults to Ensure the Safety of Children

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GG Calls on Jamaicans to Support Work of Jamaica Cancer Society

Jamaicans are being encouraged to support the Jamaica Cancer Society’s (JCS) effort to raise awareness as well as promote early detection and treatment of all cancers. This call comes from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who said the reward for such support “could well be the saving of your own life or that of a family...
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Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (right), is assisted by Chairman, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant, to cut the organization’s 75th anniversary commemorative cake, during the recent launch of activities to mark the celebrations, at the agency’s Old Hope Road head office, in St. Andrew. Lady Allen is Patron of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Among those sharing the occasion are: Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon, Derrick Kellier (centre); Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), who brought greetings; and members of 4-H Clubs across Kingston and St. Andrew.
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4-H Movement Celebrates Significant Milestone

This year is very significant for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, as the Movement is celebrating its 75th anniversary, under the theme: ‘4-H – Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future’. To mark the notable milestone, the organisation has planned some major activities, including the commencement of one of its legacy projects later this year - the $160 million Rural Youth Economic...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre); shares a moment with representatives of the Environmental Health Foundation (EHF), and the organisation’s 2014 Wellness Ambassador, Kelly Tomblin (2nd right), after reading the proclamation declaring April 2015 as Wellness Month, during a ceremony on March 31 at King’s House. They are (from left): Projects Manager, Latoya Foster; Chief Executive Officer, Novlet Deans; and Executive Director, Dr. Henry Lowe.
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GG Declares April Wellness Month

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging Jamaicans to take the necessary action to attain mental, spiritual and physical wellness. He said that maintaining balance of the mind, body and spirit is the foundation of positive human fulfilment and good health. The Governor General was speaking at King’s House on Tuesday, March 31, as he read...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the parish of Kingston, at a function, held on March 26, at the Leslie Rideout Hall, in Downtown Kingston.
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GG Renews Call for JPs to Help Fight Crime

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has renewed his call for Justices of the Peace (JPs) to work against crime and make themselves available for the protection of children. Addressing JPs in the parish of Kingston, at a function on March 26, at the Leslie Rideout Hall, in Down Town Kingston, the Governor General said too many...
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Governor-General Launches Information Technology Scholarship

The Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE) is pleased to announce the ‘I Believe’ Initiative’s educational partnership with Monroe College (New York) and Scotia Foundation for the second Bachelor in Information Technology Scholarship. The Scholarship covers full tuition for the duration of 4 years beginning August 2015 and is tenable at the New Rochelle Campus of Monroe College, New York. Eligible...
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