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I am pleased to join the Heads of Ministries, Agencies and Departments and employees in the public sector in the observance of Civil Service Week 2011 under the theme: "Civil Servants – Repositioning for National Development." Reflection, renewal and repositioning are characteristic features of successful organisations.  In 1962 when Jamaica achieved independence there was a heightened sense of enthusiasm, anticipation...

KINGSTON — The Government of Jamaica will host the 14th annual Conference of Presidents and Governors-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from November 21- 24, 2011 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston. It will be held under the theme: 'Building Together for the Future'. Ten Heads of State from Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Belize; the Commonwealth of Dominica; Grenada; St....

KINGSTON — Thirty nine persons, who have contributed significantly to community development, were honoured at the 2011 Governor-General's Achievement Awards (GGAA) pinning ceremony, at King's House on Tuesday (November 15). Fourteen individuals aged 35 and older received Achievement Awards, while the other 25 received Youth Awards for Excellence. The recipients of the achievement awards- one from each parish- were praised...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents a framed copy of the ‘Man of the Year’ award to Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, during the Gleaner’s annual Honour Award 2011 gala luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston, on November 7.   Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the...

KINGSTON — Governor General, His Excellency, Sir Patrick Allen, and Lady Allen, joined the captains of industry and commerce who came out, in force, to witness the induction of veteran businessman and philanthropist, the Hon Lascelles Chin, into the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) Hall of Fame for 2011. The induction took place at a banquet on Thursday (October...

KINGSTON — The Governor General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, has reminded Jamaican students and youth leaders that they were ‘the most important resource and change agent’ and that their support is needed in the campaign to motivate Jamaicans to believe in their potential, and to contribute to the building of a prosperous and peaceful nation. The Governor General was...

KINGSTON — Approximately 150 exceptional Jamaicans were recognised for their outstanding contributions to nation building, at the 2011 National Honours and Awards ceremony, held today (October 17) on the lawns of King's House, in Kingston. Two foreign nationals who contributed to advancing the country's cause in a significant way were also awarded. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...

National Heritage Week provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the hard work, dedication and contribution which our National Heroes have made to nation-building.  At this time, it is therefore appropriate to 'praise famous men and our fathers that begat us.’' The resoluteness of our National Heroes in advancing the cause for fundamental rights such as freedom from enslavement, self-rule,...

KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaica remains committed to free trade and liberalisation. He noted that the country’s record in supporting open commerce and reducing trade barriers was one of the most impressive in the developing world. "Jamaica, by its own initiative and through its own commitment to trade openness and the elimination...

MONTEGO BAY — Former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, has been honoured by Hands Across Jamaica for Righteousness, for his outstanding and dedicated contribution to the group, spanning approximately 20 years. Sir Howard was showered with accolades and tributes during a special dinner held on Saturday (September 24) at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Montego Bay, St....

KINGSTON — Businessman and philanthropist, William Shagoury, was installed the new Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon, on September 7. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Jamalco Sports Club, Halse Hall, in Clarendon. In his message, Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, said the appointment of Mr....

MONTEGO BAY — The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presented 14 persons from the County of Cornwall with the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards, for outstanding contributions to community development on Wednesday August 31. The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, at which five adults and nine...