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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...

KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, will install William Shagoury, OD, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Clarendon, on September 7. The ceremony will be held at the Jamalco Sports Club in Halse Hall, Clarendon, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The function is open...

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...