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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...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has expressed support for the Cooperative movement in the Caribbean and Jamaica, stating that against the background of economic instability worldwide, the movement could contribute to economic growth. He says that it would be difficult to fully quantify the impact that the Cooperative movement has had in Jamaica, adding that the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says individuals and organisations must build coalitions, as they strive to protect children from abuse. Addressing a 50th anniversary commemorative luncheon with civic and business leaders, at Laughing Waters, St. Ann, on June 21, 2012 he pointed out that during the celebration of Child Month, in May, statistics provided showed the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says individuals and organisations must build coalitions, as they strive to protect children from abuse. Addressing a 50th anniversary commemorative luncheon with civic and business leaders, at Laughing Waters, St. Ann, on June 21, he pointed out that during the celebration of Child Month, in May, statistics provided showed the number...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, continued their islandwide tour on Wednesday (May 16), with a visit to the parish of Westmoreland. The tour, which was led by Custos Owen Sinclair, started in Petersfield in the central section of the parish, where the Governor-General was given insight into the operations of the Association of...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called for commitment from all stakeholders within the education system to rid schools of violence. “Each school must be a violence-free zone. We should not have violence in our schools, everyone must passionately commit to this effort. Parents, students, teachers, school boards, security forces, church, social workers, community leaders...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called for  a renewed effort at mentoring the young of the society, noting that families should adopt this principle in a meaningful and positive way. He argued that mentoring is a natural way for all animals, and as such, humans should not allow themselves to be outdone. He also emphasised...

The Government will be placing increased focus on improving the climate for doing business, as it looks to attract greater levels of investment to boost economic growth. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in delivering the Throne Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 10, said that special emphasis will be given to entities such...

Jamaica has made significant strides in the areas of social and infrastructural development over the last 50 years, despite the many economic challenges, both locally and internationally, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Governor-General was delivering the 2012/13 Throne Speech on Thursday May 10 during the State Opening of  Parliament. In the speech entitled: ‘Nation...

The Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) will be moving into higher gear with the strengthening of activities under the project this fiscal year, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. There  will also be the implementation of a number of infrastructure programmes in the new fiscal year, geared at improving the country’s road network, he said. The...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging manufacturers to ensure that their products are of a consistently high quality. “No matter where in Jamaica you are, as long as you are producing quality products, you will rise to the top…and gain the support that you need,” he stated. The Governor-General was speaking on April 19, at...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on the nation to respect the legacy of the forefathers and the foundation they have laid for nation building, even while embracing the future. The Governor-General, who was addressing a luncheon meeting at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel on Thursday (March 22), following a tour of the parish, said...