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Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen address Justices of the Peace from the parish of Westmoreland at a meeting convened by the Westmoreland Lay Magistrate’s Association at the Sean Lavrey Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar on May 15.
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen address Justices of the Peace from the parish of Westmoreland at a meeting convened by the Westmoreland Lay Magistrate’s Association at the Sean Lavrey Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar on May 15.

Westmoreland JPs Urged to Join Fight Against Crime

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has challenged Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the parish of Westmoreland to join the national fight against crime. The Governor General said the time has come for all JPs...
A proud Romario Ricketts (right) accepts his winning prize from wife of the Governor General, Her Excellency, Lady Allen,(left) after his essay on ‘What is right with Jamaica’ was deemed the best in the ‘I Believe’ Essay Competition. Occasion was an awards ceremony held in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, on Thursday, May 15.
A proud Romario Ricketts (right) accepts his winning prize from wife of the Governor General, Her Excellency, Lady Allen,(left) after his essay on ‘What is right with Jamaica’ was deemed the best in the ‘I Believe’ Essay Competition. Occasion was an awards ceremony held in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, on Thursday, May 15.

Frome Technical High Student Wins ‘I Believe’ Essay Competition
‘I Believe’ Ambassador, Evernette Drummond (right) presents Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen with a framed collage of his visits to the Petersfield Association of Community Based-organisations. The presentation was in appreciation for the work that Sir Patrick has been conducting an on behalf of the Association through his ‘I Believe Initiative’.
‘I Believe’ Ambassador, Evernette Drummond (right) presents Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen with a framed collage of his visits to the Petersfield Association of Community Based-organisations. The presentation was in appreciation for the work that Sir Patrick has been conducting an on behalf of the Association through his ‘I Believe Initiative’.

BNS Donates $250,000 for Tertiary Education Assistance Through ‘I Believe’
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses students at the Little London High School in Westmoreland on May 15. His visit to the school formed part of an official tour of the parish.
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses students at the Little London High School in Westmoreland on May 15. His visit to the school formed part of an official tour of the parish.

GG Urges Students to Make Use of Opportunities
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) meets I Believe Initiative (IBI) Ambassador, Justice of the Peace, Sandra Miller-Hall, as he arrives for the launch of cross country consultations with Justices of the Peace (JPs) at the Noel Fraser Auditorium in Montego Bay on Monday, April 28. Sir Patrick outlined to the JPs the role they will be required to play as ambassadors of his nation building Programme of Excellence (GGPE).
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) meets I Believe Initiative (IBI) Ambassador, Justice of the Peace, Sandra Miller-Hall, as he arrives for the launch of cross country consultations with Justices of the Peace (JPs) at the Noel Fraser Auditorium in Montego Bay on Monday, April 28. Sir Patrick outlined to the JPs the role they will be required to play as ambassadors of his nation building Programme of Excellence (GGPE).

GG Focuses on JPs Under Programme of Excellence

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GG Urges Regional Private Organisations to Partner With Governments

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen says private individuals and organisations in the Caribbean need to unite their efforts with Governments of the region to solve common problems. He was addressing the opening ceremony of the 28th Annual Congress of the Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CARAIFA) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (third left) with: from left: Carol Lawrence Beswick and Ingrid Mangatal who will act as Judges of Appeal; Audre Lindo and Marcia Dunbar Green who will act as Puisine Judges of the Supreme Court; and Rosemarie Harris (right) who will act as Master-in-Chambers in the Supreme Court. The five judges were sworn in today (April 14), to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court by Governor-General, his Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen at a ceremony held at King’s House.
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Governor-General Swears in Acting Judges

Five judges were sworn in on April 14, to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court by Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a ceremony held at King’s House. The judges are: Carol Lawrence Beswick, and Ingrid Mangatal, who will act as Judges of Appeal; Audre Lindo, and Marcia Dunbar Green who will act as...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Standing at right is the Governor General’s Aid de Camp, Major Morton Stewart.
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Government Intends to Maintain Inclusive Approach

The Government intends to maintain an inclusive and consultative approach as it continues to partner with stakeholders to achieve the growth objectives of the country. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen gave this assurance while delivering the Throne Speech at Gordon House, on April 3. He emphasised that the co-operation of stakeholders, such as the private sector,...
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Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites greets students from the St. George
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More Improvements for Education Sector This Year

Seventy basic schools will be converted to infant departments, and infant schools, during this fiscal year. The initiative is among a number of strategies the Government is implementing to strengthen the early childhood sector, as it moves to transform the education system. This was revealed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, as he delivered the Throne...
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New Telecoms Licences Expected to Enhance Services

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick says the renewal of telecoms and spectrum licences to the country’s two major telecommunications providers is expected to result in better Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services. The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, yesterday issued the licences, which is expected to bring in revenues of $12 billion. Delivering the 2014/15...
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Government to Purchase Machines to Improve Cancer Care

The Government will be acquiring two Linear Accelerators (LINAC) machines which will assist with the delivery of improved cancer care in the island. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, when he delivered the Throne Speech  at the State opening of Parliament for the 2014/15 Fiscal Year, at Gordon House, today (April 3). Linear...
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