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INDECOM Head Looking to Improve Collaboration with Police

Head of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), Terrence Williams, has called on upstanding law enforcement officers to collaborate with the agency in bringing corrupt members forward. “We know there are many of them, who join the force, who are...

The Brandenburg Singers, directed by Dr. Curtis Watson (right), perform at the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Church service, held on July 26 at the St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

GG Urges Jamaicans to Stand for Principles and Values

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), is greeted by Custos of Westmoreland, the Very Reverend Hon. Cannon Hartley Perrin, on his arrival for the Governor-General’s Achievement Award ceremony for the County of Cornwall, on July 23, at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. Others (from left) are: Custos of Hanover, Hon. Dr. David Stair; Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewen Corrodus and Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschette (partly hidden).

GG Says Law Abiding Citizens Must Not Despair

A proud University of the West Indies, Western Jamaica Campus student, Jerome Johnson (centre), accepts his Governor-General’s Achievement Award from Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen during a ceremony held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on July 23. Looking on (at right) is Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewan Corrodus. Mr. Johnson was among 13 persons from the County of Cornwall who were presented with plaques.

13 Persons from the West Receive Governor-General’s Achievement Award

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing the Governor General's Achievement Awards for Excellence presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday (June 16), during the Sixth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James. Six members of the Diaspora were recognised at the function. The conference is being held from June 13 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

G-G Commends Public Agencies Fighting Against Child Abuse

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and Lady Allen (3rd right), with five of the six members of the Jamaican Diaspora who received the 2015 Governor General

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Diaspora Members Recognised For Service

Six members of the Jamaican Diaspora have been bestowed with the Governor General’s Achievement Award for Excellence for 2015, for outstanding accomplishments and service. The awardees are: Michelle Brumley and Kingsley Gilliam - Canada; Lisa Soares and Claudette Powell - United States of America (USA); and Nathaniel Peat and Gloria Leslie - United Kingdom (UK). They have been recognized for...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), confers the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) on the new Custos of St. Catherine, Rev. the Hon. Jeffrey McKenzie, at the installation ceremony, held at the Police Staff College, Twickenham Park, on June 11. The Custos is also Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town.

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New Custos Installed in St. Catherine

Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church, in Spanish Town, Rev. the Hon. Jeffery McKenzie, has been installed as the new Custos Rotulorum of St. Catherine, effective April 1. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, on June 11. In...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), and Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) President, Dr. Shane Alexis, display the official Proclamation document declaring June 7 to 14, 2015, as Medical Association of Jamaica Golden Jubilee Week, during the Friday’s (June 5) proclamation ceremony at King’s House.

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Medical Association of Jamaica Commended for 50 Years of Service

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) for its invaluable contribution to the country’s health sector. He was speaking at the official proclamation ceremony declaring June 7 to 14, 2015, as Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) Golden Jubilee Week, on Friday, June 5, at King’s House. “The Medical Association of...

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.

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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 treats its children and the elderly,” the Custos said. Mr. Fuller was speaking at a National Child Month Committee (NCMC)...

: 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.

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New Custos of St. Catherine to Be Installed June 11

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, will install Rev. the Hon. Jeffery McKenzie, JP, Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine, on Thursday, June 11. The ceremony will be held at the National Police College in St. Catherine, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The function is open...

: 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.

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G-G Calls on Teachers to Fix What is Wrong With Jamaica

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging teachers to see themselves as “the educated leaders with the ability to fix what is wrong with Jamaica.” “Jamaica needs a generation of teachers who will accept and faithfully discharge the responsibility of nurturing children and mentoring youth. Your leadership and mentoring is required also in the wider community....

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Justice Must Be Swift for Perpetrators of Crimes Against Children – GG

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has emphasised that the country must leave no stone unturned to swiftly bring to justice, perpetrators of crimes against children. “We cannot be at ease when many children remain missing and are feared to have been victims of human trafficking. We must spare no effort to ensure the safety and...