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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.
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.

Government to Spend $4 Billion to Protect the Most Vulnerable

Government will spend over $4 billion for the protection of the most vulnerable groups, during the 2014/15 Financial Year. This will include Programme for Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly and the unemployed....
Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman (left) presents mentor within the National Mentorship Programme, Dr. Elizabeth Watson with her instrument of appointment during the presentation ceremony held at King’s House on March 28. The National Mentorship Programme is an element of the National Respect Agenda Campaign (NRAC) where past students in the society are invited to act as mentors at the class level at their former high schools.
Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman (left) presents mentor within the National Mentorship Programme, Dr. Elizabeth Watson with her instrument of appointment during the presentation ceremony held at King’s House on March 28. The National Mentorship Programme is an element of the National Respect Agenda Campaign (NRAC) where past students in the society are invited to act as mentors at the class level at their former high schools.

Jamaicans Giving Back Through Youth Mentorship
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); is greeted by Director, Family Life Ministries, Dr. Barry Davidson, following the official launch of ‘Parenting Jamaica’ at King’s House on Friday, March 21. The initiative is a new multimedia campaign aimed at transmitting positive, values-based parenting messages, in an effort to improve the skills of the nation’s parents and caregivers.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); is greeted by Director, Family Life Ministries, Dr. Barry Davidson, following the official launch of ‘Parenting Jamaica’ at King’s House on Friday, March 21. The initiative is a new multimedia campaign aimed at transmitting positive, values-based parenting messages, in an effort to improve the skills of the nation’s parents and caregivers.

GG Promotes Good Parenting to Address Social Problems
Cutos of St. Ann, Mrs. Norma Lorraine Olivia Rhoden-Walters, on the compound of the Seville Great House House, St. Ann, where her official swearing in ceremony will take place on March 13.
Cutos of St. Ann, Mrs. Norma Lorraine Olivia Rhoden-Walters, on the compound of the Seville Great House House, St. Ann, where her official swearing in ceremony will take place on March 13.

Norma Walters Ready to Take Up Mantle of Custos
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), with the winning Knox College team after presenting them with the Pepsi Cola Trophy for topping other schools which participated in the 38th United Nations Model Assembly last year. The members are (second left, front row) Head girl, Sharlene Codner; and Janice Alexander. In the back row (from left) are: Derron Johnson; and Head boy, Rajiv Bulgin. Also pictured (from right) are: Brand Manager, Pepsi Cola Jamaica, Carla Hollingsworth; and Faculty Advisor at Knox, Michelle McIntosh.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), with the winning Knox College team after presenting them with the Pepsi Cola Trophy for topping other schools which participated in the 38th United Nations Model Assembly last year. The members are (second left, front row) Head girl, Sharlene Codner; and Janice Alexander. In the back row (from left) are: Derron Johnson; and Head boy, Rajiv Bulgin. Also pictured (from right) are: Brand Manager, Pepsi Cola Jamaica, Carla Hollingsworth; and Faculty Advisor at Knox, Michelle McIntosh.

Top Performers in UN Model Assembly Receive Prizes

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GG Urges Jamaicans to Stand up Against Crime

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on law abiding citizens to take a united stand against criminality. He encourages Jamaicans not to be fearful of “the few individuals who seek to create havoc in our nation.” The Governor-General made the call while addressing the installation ceremony for Hon. Beryl Hope Rochester as the first female...
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NY College offering Scholarship under ‘I BELIEVE’ Initiative

Qualified Jamaican students who wish to pursue a career in Information and Communications Technology at Monroe College in New York are being invited to submit their application for a four-year degree scholarship. The scholarship, which is being offered under the ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI) in partnership with Monroe College, New York, and entrepreneurs James and Manuela Goren, will see one...
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Beryl Rochester Becomes First Female Custos of St. Elizabeth

Noted St. Elizabeth community worker and humanitarian, Beryl Rochester, was sworn in as the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish on February 10, becoming the first woman in St. Elizabeth to hold that office. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at King’s House in St. Andrew. In his remarks, the...
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Their Excellencies Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and Lady Allen (right), warmly greet South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Mathu Joyini, as she arrives for the annual dinner for the Diplomatic Corps held on February 6 at King’s House.
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Jamaica Looks to Deepen Diplomatic Ties

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says that Jamaica looks forward to deepening relations with all countries represented in the island, in confronting the numerous global challenges. “Some (challenges) including climate change and safety and security, pose a real threat to our very survival. Of course, we must also redouble our efforts aimed at promoting good governance...
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Bishop/Overseer of The Power of Faith Ministries International, Dr. Delford Davis (centre), prays for Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right); and Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, during the 34th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held this morning (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
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Leaders Gather to Pray for Country

Leaders of state, church, corporate and civil society gathered at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday morning, January 16, for the 34th annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast, where they prayed for unity and God’s guidance in stomping out crime and other social ills affecting the country. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen, noted that the theme...
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Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), is joined by (from left): Acting Custos of St. Elizabeth, Hon. Dr. Lynden Rose; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher and Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce, in a song of praise at the annual National Prayer Vigil, held at the Sharon Baptist Church in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on December 8. It was held under the theme:
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GG Extends Condolences to People of South Africa

Governor General,  His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has extended condolences to the people of South Africa on the passing of their “legendary and loyal leader”, and one of the era’s greatest freedom fighters, former President, Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5. Addressing thousands of participants at the Annual National Prayer Vigil, held at the Sharon Baptist...
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