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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen delivering the keynote address at the launch of the 2014 Youth Consultative Conference, at the Sea Gardens Beach Resort in Montego Bay, on October 22. The conference was held under the theme: ‘Confident youth: making a strong future through the global logistics hub’, and was attended by over 100 student leaders drawn from schools across Western Jamaica.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen delivering the keynote address at the launch of the 2014 Youth Consultative Conference, at the Sea Gardens Beach Resort in Montego Bay, on October 22. The conference was held under the theme: ‘Confident youth: making a strong future through the global logistics hub’, and was attended by over 100 student leaders drawn from schools across Western Jamaica.

GG Launches Youth Consultative Conference on Logistics Hub

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, launched the 2014 Youth Consultative Conference on the Logistics Hub Initiative, on October 22, at the Sea Gardens Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The YCC represents the coming together...
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris(centre), with the seven 2014 Sam Sharpe Awardees, and a Special Awardee, following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on October 20. The awardees, who have given a total of 234 years of service, were recognized for their outstanding contribution to their respective fields of endeavor. They are (from left): Evatt Bloomfield, Tourism; Eileen McIntosh, Education; Basil Johnson, Industry and Commerce; Elmenia Reid, Community Service; Myra Thomas, Community Service; Dr. Cecil Cornwall, Education; Makada Hylton, Special Award for Bravery; and Linden Thompson, Sport.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris(centre), with the seven 2014 Sam Sharpe Awardees, and a Special Awardee, following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on October 20. The awardees, who have given a total of 234 years of service, were recognized for their outstanding contribution to their respective fields of endeavor. They are (from left): Evatt Bloomfield, Tourism; Eileen McIntosh, Education; Basil Johnson, Industry and Commerce; Elmenia Reid, Community Service; Myra Thomas, Community Service; Dr. Cecil Cornwall, Education; Makada Hylton, Special Award for Bravery; and Linden Thompson, Sport.

Seven Honoured in St. James on Heroes Day
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Marcia Griffiths with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican Music, during the Ceremony of Investiture and presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House in St. Andrew, on October 20.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Marcia Griffiths with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican Music, during the Ceremony of Investiture and presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House in St. Andrew, on October 20.

Recipients Grateful for National Recognition
Eleven year old Toni-Ann Miller, will be conferred with a Badge of Honour for Gallantry at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, to be held on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, on the lawns of King’s House. Toni-Ann is being recognised for her act of heroism which involved her rescuing two children from a burning house last year.
Eleven year old Toni-Ann Miller, will be conferred with a Badge of Honour for Gallantry at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, to be held on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, on the lawns of King’s House. Toni-Ann is being recognised for her act of heroism which involved her rescuing two children from a burning house last year.

11 Year-Old to be Honoured for Heroic Act
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (at podium), addressing a meeting of the Hanover Lay Magistrates’ Association on September 30, at the Grand Palladium Resort, in the parish.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (at podium), addressing a meeting of the Hanover Lay Magistrates’ Association on September 30, at the Grand Palladium Resort, in the parish.

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents a computer to Project Coordinator, Back 2 Life project, Lorna Phillips, during a ceremony at King’s House on September 29. The I Believe Initiative (IBI) WIFI Centres as well as the Rio Cobre Correctional centre are set to benefit from the donation of 10 computers and two Tablets from the Chinese Government.
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IBI and Correctional Centres get Computers

The I Believe Initiative (IBI) WIFI Centres as well as the Rio Cobre Correctional centre, in St. Catherine,  are to benefit from the donation of 10 computers and two Tablets from the Chinese Government. The equipment was handed over to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen by the Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Dong Xiaojun, during...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents a plaque to Shanique Rogers from Portland, at the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards ceremony for the county of Surrey, held today (Sept. 25), at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston.
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G-G Awards Outstanding Achievers in Surrey

Twelve outstanding Jamaicans from the county of Surrey have been bestowed with the 2014 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) in recognition of their selfless contributions to the upliftment of their communities. The recipients, drawn from the parishes of St. Thomas, Portland, St. Andrew and Kingston, were presented with plaques by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing Justices of the Peace in Trelawny on Tuesday, September 16. The Governor General told the JPs that certain requirements, including the writing of an essay, for the Governor-General Achievement Award, must be maintained.
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GG Addresses Concerns Raised By JPs

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has addressed concerns raised over the requirements that persons must satisfy, in order to be qualified to receive a Governor General Achievement Award. Addressing Justices of the Peace (JPs), in Trelawny, on September 16, the Governor-General said some of the requirements are non-negotiable, as the credibility and character of the awards...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), offers words of commendation to Westmoreland teacher, Swaine Esson (centre), while presenting him with the Governor General’s Achievement Award on Thursday (August 28), at the All American Institute of Medical Sciences in Black River, St. Elizabeth. Sharing the occasion at right is the Custos of Westmoreland, Hon. Hartley Perrin.
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GG Hails Cornwall County Achievers

Governor General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the 2014 recipients of the Governor General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) for their contribution to national building. He said that by voluntarily contributing to your communities, oftentimes with minimal resources and financial support, they have chosen to be part of Jamaica’s transformation “into the place of choice defined in...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre) and Custodes from the county of Middlesex, share a moment with the 2014 recipients of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (pictured standing) following the ceremony held on Thursday (July 24), at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria. The Custodes (seated, from left) are: Stanhope Porteous (Acting), from Clarendon; Rev. Hon. Sophia Azan, St. Catherine; Hon. Jeffrey McKitty, St. Mary; Hon. Sally Porteous, Manchester; and Hon. Norma Walters, St. Ann. Seated at right is National Co-ordinator, the Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence, Major (Retd) Effiom Whyte.
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13 Persons from Middlesex Get Governor-General’s Achievement Award

Thirteen persons from the county of Middlesex have been bestowed with the 2014 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) in recognition of their selfless contributions to the upliftment of their communities. The recipients, from the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester, St. Ann, St. Catherine, and St. Mary, were presented with their awards by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a...
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