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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens keenly as Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, as she is sworn in as the new Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, during a ceremony at King’s House, on January 27.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens keenly as Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, as she is sworn in as the new Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, during a ceremony at King’s House, on January 27.

Donna Parchment Brown is New Custos of St. Andrew

Attorney-at-law, Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown, has been installed as the new Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, effective February 2. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at King’s House, on January...
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), engages in conversation with Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, at the 35th National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 15.
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), engages in conversation with Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, at the 35th National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 15.

G-G Calls on Jamaicans to Support At-Risk Youth Project
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left); Chief Justice, Hon. Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla (3rd left); and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Seymour Panton (4th right), share a moment with newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, after they were sworn into office on January 5 at King’s House. They are (from left): Mr. Chester R. Stamp; Mr. Kissock Christopher St. E. Laing; Hon. Mrs. Justice Almarie A. Sinclair Haynes; Her Honour Mrs. Lorna E. Shelly Williams; and Mrs. Vinette B. Graham Allen.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left); Chief Justice, Hon. Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla (3rd left); and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Seymour Panton (4th right), share a moment with newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, after they were sworn into office on January 5 at King’s House. They are (from left): Mr. Chester R. Stamp; Mr. Kissock Christopher St. E. Laing; Hon. Mrs. Justice Almarie A. Sinclair Haynes; Her Honour Mrs. Lorna E. Shelly Williams; and Mrs. Vinette B. Graham Allen.

Five Judges Sworn Into Higher Office
Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J
Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

His Excellency The Governor-General’s Message For The New Year 2015
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the graduation ceremony of the All American Institute of Medical Sciences ( AAIMS) in Black River, St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 4.
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the graduation ceremony of the All American Institute of Medical Sciences ( AAIMS) in Black River, St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 4.

Young People Must Prepare Themselves for Leadership – G-G

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Governor-General announces new Public Defender

His Excellency The Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Arlene Harrison Henry to the post of Public Defender in accordance with the Public Defender (Interim) Act of 2000. Her appointment takes effect as of the 19th of January, 2015. Mrs. Harrison Henry, former President of the Jamaica Bar Association, was called...
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GG Invites Jamaicans to Enter ‘Good Deeds’ Competition

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is inviting Jamaicans to participate in the Christmas ‘Good Deeds’ Competition, as part of efforts to extend the spirit of giving to the less fortunate this Yuletide Season. The contest encourages Jamaicans to “do something special” for someone in need this Christmas, in three specific categories - children in State care;...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, third left) and National Coordinator of the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence, Major (Ret’d) Effiom Whyte (front row, right), share a moment with this year recipients of the 2014 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA), following the official pinning ceremony on November 27 at King’s House.
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39 Honoured at GG Achievement Awards Pinning Ceremony

Thirty-nine distinguished Jamaicans, who have contributed significantly to the upliftment of their communities, were honoured at the 2014 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) pinning ceremony held on November 27 at King’s House. During the function, 14 persons, aged 35 and older, received Achievement Awards, while the other 25 were presented with Youth Awards for Excellence. The recipients of the Achievement Awards,...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents first form student at Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls, Kai-Antoinette Thompson, with the proclamation declaring November 20 as National Storytelling Day, during a ceremony at King’s House, on November 11.
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GG Outlines Importance of Storytelling Day

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says National Storytelling Day will form part of efforts to safeguard the cultural wellbeing of Jamaica’s heritage, particularly for the youth. Reading a proclamation on Tuesday, November 11, at King’s House, declaring November 20 as National Storytelling Day, the Governor-General said due attention should be paid to the preservation of the...
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Youth Urged to Prepare for Logistics Hub

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is again urging young people to prepare to take advantage of opportunities that will be presented through the Global Logistic Hub Initiative. He said they should seek the necessary skills training and certification to seize employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Governor-General was addressing the ‘I Believe Initiative,’ Youth Consultative Conference for...
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Justice of the Peace and author, Dr John McDowell (right), presents a copy of his autobiography, ‘When All is Said and Done’, to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a special meeting held at the Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa, Runaway Bay, on Thursday, October 30.
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GG Urges JPs to Educate Citizens About Chik-V and Ebola

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs), in St Ann, to educate persons in their communities about the Chikungunya (CHIK-V) and Ebola Viruses. The Governor-General was addressing the JPs at a special meeting, held at The Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort and Spa, in Runaway Bay, on October 30. “I am...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated fourth right), enjoys a performance by The Maanyi Ensemble Stars during a proclamation ceremony at King’s House on October 31, declaring November, Science, Technology and Innovation Month. Others from (third right) are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Director General, National Commission on Science and Technology, Professor Errol Morrison; and Chairman of the Board, Scientific Research Council, Mellissa McHargh.
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GG Encourages Jamaicans to Embrace Science and Technology

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging Jamaicans to recognise the importance of science and technology for the sustainable development of the country. Reading a proclamation declaring November, Science, Technology and Innovation Month at King’s House, on October  31, the Governor-General pointed out that science and technology have proven to be critical factors to economic development,...
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