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Thirty-four Jamaicans, many of whom began from humble beginnings, and have worked tirelessly in the interest of their communities and the lives of others, were  recognised  at the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) pinning ceremony, held  at King’s House, on  November 13. Fourteen persons, aged 35 and older, received Achievement Awards, while the others received Youth Award for Excellence and Award...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the ‘I Believe’ Youth Initiative, now in its second year, has received positive comments from participants, and  tremendous support from resource persons. “One of the welcome results is the decision of several of the presenters and facilitators to become ‘I Believe’ Ambassadors. This means that they have declared their commitment...

The students and staff of Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in East Kingston gave a warm welcome to Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, when the Head of State paid a special visit to the institution on October 30. The school was the Governor General’s first stop in a tour of sections of Kingston...

Justices of the Peace (JPs) should see themselves as more than authenticators of documents, but as agents of peace, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has said. “Being a JP is more than the authentication of documents and ceremonial activities…being a JP cannot be coveted as a mere status symbol,” he said, while addressing a group of...

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) and the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) will be the beneficiaries from the 'Party for Charity' event, which is staged annually by Fraser, Fontaine & Kong (FFK) Limited, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The insurance company intends to offer approximately $1.5 million to both entities from the event, which will be held...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called for a united front, to defeat the negativity which is affecting the lives of many Jamaicans. "At a time when so much seems to be going wrong, all of us who want the best for Jamaica, must come together to defeat the evils which threaten our safety and our...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, launched the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Jamaica Wings Appeal 2012 Wednesday (Sept. 5), during a ceremony at King’s House. The Wings Appeal raises money to support former service personnel and their families. Sir Patrick urged Jamaicans to support the various fundraising activities in support of the men and women, who...

Fifteen residents of the County of Cornwall were on August 30 presented with the Governor-General's Achievement Awards, for contribution to their communities and the wider society. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the presentations at a ceremony held at the Tryall Club in Hanover.  The awardees – three each from the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland,...

The Governor General of Jamaica, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, will be the Guest of Honor at the Jamaica 50th Diaspora Honors & Awards Ceremony and Benefit Gala to be held on Saturday, August 18th, at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Miami. The official jubilee celebration titled “The Journey” - is being presented under the...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans to commit to the mission of building a better country and of leaving a proud legacy for future generations. He was speaking at the National Independence Thanksgiving Service held this morning (July 29) at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral on North Street, downtown Kingston. The Governor...

The Custos of St. Catherine, Rev. the Honourable Sophia Azan, JP, was sworn-in to deputize as Governor General from July 6 to July 15, 2012.   The brief swearing in ceremony took place on Friday July 6 at King’s House and was attended by the Hon. Robert Pickersgill, representing the Most Honourable Prime Minister, members of the Azan family and staff...

When Byron Burton joined the Scout Association as a Cub Scout some 70 years ago, he could never have dreamed that the decision would put him on track to receive a rare and special honour. In 1951, at the age of 17, and having gone through all other levels in the scouting hierarchy, Mr. Burton rose to the organisation's highest...