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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will, during the new fiscal year, give priority to close management of the macro-economy, to enable the country to meet the targets that have been agreed on in the Staff Level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These include a primary surplus of 7.5 per cent of...

Newly appointed Contractor General, Dirk Harrison, is imploring all stakeholders to assist his office in a renewed fight against corruption. “It cannot be business as usual. We cannot keep ‘passing the buck’…waiting for the next generation or the next person to solve or begin to seriously tackle the ills of today. We must be prepared to do whatever it takes,...

The country’s fifth Contractor General, Dirk Harrison, was on Monday, February 25, sworn into office by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Addressing the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, the Governor-General commended Mr. Harrison on accepting the charge to serve his country, in a capacity that is often challenging. The Governor-General noted that much is required of...

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Mr. Dirk Harrison as Contractor General, to be effective March 1, 2013. Mr. Harrison currently serves as Deputy Director of Public Prosecution and will fill the vacancy created when the tenure of former Contractor General, Mr. Greg Christie ended on December 1, 2012. Under Section 10 of the Contractor...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has encouraged Jamaicans to remain positive, even as the country continues to grapple with several social and economic challenges. “For Jamaica to be transformed, we must stem the wave of negativism. We must continue to believe in ourselves. We must continue to believe in our ability to develop our potential and...

Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, One of the enduring traditions of Christmas is the coming together of families and friends. At Christmas the road from various continents leads back to Jamaica and families throughout our island eagerly await the arrival of their loved ones.  Let me welcome home all those who have come to gladden the hearts of their...

Governor- General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the staff at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, for providing quality healthcare to the people of Westmoreland and surrounding parishes. "I commend all the staff of the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital for the great job you are doing as you improve the levels of patient care being offered,” he stated....

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has endorsed the  Westmoreland Ministers Fraternal’s 'AIDS Support Ministry’,  and called on  Jamaicans to  support  the project, which is aimed at improving the lives of persons living with HIV/AIDS and increasing their access to appropriate care. He was speaking at the 20th Annual National Prayer Vigil, which was held at the...

Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations will culminate with the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presenting members of the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and Correctional Services with commemorative Diamond Jubilee Medals, in recognition of the 60th year of the reign of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, December 14, in the...

Patients and staff of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) got an early Christmas treat on Thursday (December 6), when they received a visit from Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who came bearing gifts. The Governor-General’s visit was part of his annual tour of hospitals during the Yuletide season to bring cheer to patients and staff. He...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says it is important that today’s children understand their heritage and appreciate the value system derived from it, especially in light of the numerous other cultural influences to which they are exposed. “That is one of the reasons I am pleased that civics will be restored to the school curriculum. We...

  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended past Custos for  Westmoreland,  Hon. Owen Sinclair, for giving some 11 years of dedicated and unbroken service to the parish. Addressing the official Installation and Investiture ceremony for the new Custos, the Very Rev. Canon  Hartley Perrin, at the Manning’s High School, in Savanna-La-Mar, on November 29, the...