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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen began their 2012 series of visits across the island on March 22, to meet and greet the Jamaican people, with the parish of St. James being the first. These visits are of particular significance to their itinerary for this year, as the country is celebrating its 50th anniversary...

"Wow!  I have totally fallen for Jamaica and its people.  My grandmother, The Queen, was so right about you.   Thank you for showing me such a good time, and allowing me to visit so many cultural, historical and fun places.  The warmth that I received from the moment I set foot on your awesome island has been totally overwhelming. ...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, earlier this evening (March 6) hosted a state dinner at King’s House for His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Henry of Wales (always known as Prince Harry). The Prince is on a four-day visit to Jamaica to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Among those at the black-tie event were: Prime Minister, the...

Sally-Kay Porteous was installed as the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Manchester yesterday Feb. 1. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at King's House in Kingston. In his remarks, Sir Patrick urged Ms. Porteous to use her office to safeguard the procedures and processes by which Justices of...

The Glenhope Place of Safety has received $250,000 from Allied Insurance Brokers to assist with refurbishing and rebuilding efforts, following a fire last year, which destroyed sections of the facility. Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Patricia Allen, accepted the cheque on behalf of the institution from Assistant General Manager, Allied Insurance Brokers, Andrea McLennon, during...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has encouraged Jamaicans to continue to pray and seek God’s guidance, even as they celebrate and reflect on the nation’s achievements over the last 50 years. Sir Patrick, who was speaking at the 32nd staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on...

Several items, including 145 sheets, 50 blankets, 15 window curtains,  hard cover books, pens, pencils, game sets and footballs were handed over to the Hill Top  Juvenile Correctional Centre for boys, located in St. Ann, by Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen, on December 22. The items were put together for the institution by the Brittonville Community Club in...

King’s House has confirmed that the new Children’s Advocate will be Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Diahann Gordon Harrison, who will take office on January 9. In a release Tuesday (December 20), King’s House said that the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has appointed Mrs. Gordon Harrison to the post. She will replace Mary Clarke,...

MONTEGO BAY — Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has commended the management and staff of the Falmouth Public Hospital in Trelawny, for the high level of service rendered to the nation, as they consistently address the health needs of citizens in western Jamaica. Presenting them with a Certificate of Recognition during his tour of the...

KINGSTON — In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, a needy family residing in the Kingston 20 area was presented with gifts by Their Excellencies, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, at a ceremony at King’s House Friday (December 16). The Welch’s* received a 12 cubic foot refrigerator, fabrics, ground provisions and cash, courtesy...

As  part of their annual visits to institutions of care during the Yuletide season, Their Excellencies, Governor General,  the  Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,  and Lady Allen, visited patients at the Black River Hospital, in St. Elizabeth, on December 14. They  greeted the staff and patients at the institution, while delivering a message of good cheer and encouragement. In a...

KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the recently concluded 14th Conference of Presidents and Governors-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reaffirmed the critical roles the Heads of State play in their respective societies. "If we were ever in any doubt about the relevance of our positions, we have seen from the Conference discussions...