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WASHINGTON — Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans at home and abroad to unite in building a more cohesive, inclusive, and just society.  “It is our mandate as citizens,” Sir Patrick told the more than 400 Jamaicans and friends of the island gathered at Howard University's Dunbarton Chapel on Sunday August 7 for...

My fellow Jamaicans: I extend warm greetings to you as our nation celebrates forty-nine years of Independence.  It is without question that August 6, 1962 represented a watershed moment in our history.  That historic date was the sum total of the contribution of our forebears to nation-building occasioned by their passionate belief that Jamaicans deserved the freedom to determine their...

WASHINGTON — Their Excellencies Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Lady Allen, will head a list of dignitaries joining Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica in Washington, D.C. to mark the nation’s 49th year of Independence, at the annual Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday, August 7. The service will be held at the Dumbarton Chapel, Howard University’s School of...

KINGSTON — A civic ceremony will be held on the West Lawns of King’s House on Saturday, August 6, as part of celebrations to commemorate the country’s 49th  anniversary of Independence. Presented by Deputy Governor-General, the Hon. Steadman Fuller, CD, JP, Custos Rotulorumof Kingston, and his wife Mrs. Sonia Fuller, the traditional ceremony promises the usual pomp and pageantry, with...

KINGSTON — Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller, has lauded the support which the  European Union (EU)  has been providing for  the banana industry, describing it as an important catalyst for continued economic activity in the sector. "The European Union funded Banana Support Programme is an indication of resilience and commitment to an industry that has demonstrated its ability to survive...

MONTEGO BAY — Fourteen Jamaicans from the county of Middlesex were yesterday (July 28) presented with the Governor-General's Achievement Awards (GGAA) for outstanding accomplishment and contribution to community building. Those honoured were: Ruth Brown and Mavis Williams from St. Ann; Pardella Brown, Avril Hines and Stephen Chung, St. Mary; Delano Mighty, Ava Whyte, and Rudolph Green, St. Catherine; Renae Williams,...

KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has extended an invitation to members of the media and advertising fraternities to partner with him in executing the I Believe Initiative, which he currently spearheads with Lady Allen. Delivering the keynote address at the Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica's (AAAJ) annual Media of the Year awards luncheon at...

KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended Jamaica's media and advertising fraternities for their contributions to nation building. Addressing the Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica's (AAAJ) annual Media of the Year awards luncheon at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Wednesday (July13), the Governor-General said he was heartened by the work they have...

MONTEGO BAY — Governor-General, His Excellency  the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, says  young men must be taught character traits, such as responsibility, perseverance, discipline, honesty, courage, fairness, respect, integrity, citizenship and patriotism. "Character education will assist them to become men who can be global citizens, who understand and respect differences and know how to settle problems through dialogue and...

KINGSTON — Newly appointed Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, and Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Senator the Hon. Arthur Williams, was sworn into office by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House. The Governor-General commended the new Ministers on their appointment and encouraged them to “continue on a path of excellence for...

KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging more young persons to offer their services to the Jamaica Red Cross. “I urge more of our young people to volunteer through the Red Cross and play a part in improving the welfare of Jamaica and Jamaicans,” he said. The Governor-General was speaking at a ceremony to...

OCHO RIOS — Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans living abroad to support the recently launched ‘I Believe Initiative’, which was created to promote programmes that will restore hope and sound values in the society. “Already the IBI has partnered with individuals and organisations to offer scholarships to students in schools, addressing social...