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Solicitor General, Douglas Leys said on February 9 that he believed the Attorney General and Justice Minister, Senator Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne, was justified in her concerns over the legality of aspects of the evidence involved in the extradition request of Christopher “Dudus" Coke. Mr. Leys was testifying for the second day at the Commission of Enquiry into the handling of...

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has urged teachers to make their classrooms an ‘Ubi Semper Discimus’ setting where students can understand that learning never ends, and take that principle with them for the rest of their lives. In this way, teachers would have broadened their students’ horizons about the endless possibilities embedded within the world of...

Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has lauded the efforts of teachers who prepared students for the recently concluded The Gleaner's Children's Own Spelling Bee Championships. Speaking to the national and parish champions and their coaches during a courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (Feb. 3), The Governor-General said that the time spent preparing students outside of normal...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on the church community to remain strong in the Lord and to continue to help society to resist the forces that could erode the fabric of the nation. He said that the church has a significant role to play in helping to redirect the country’s young people and restore...

Leaders, at all levels of society were beseeched to "honour the trust" placed in them by Jamaicans and to share the responsibility of nation building, by helping to raise moral standards. Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen made the appeal as he brought greetings at the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. He...

The Port Antonio hospital has received high commendation from Governor- General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, for the outstanding quality of health care it is delivering to the residents of Portland and its environs. Sir Patrick, who visited the facility on Wednesday (December 15), said the hospital has been providing very good care despite limited resources and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has said that prayer has been an important tool in keeping the country afloat despite the social ills and the economic challenges. "We have experienced some very good fortunes. There are men and women in Jamaica, who are moving forward on their knees, seeking divine intervention. There are men and women,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, has praised former Custos of St. Andrew, Bishop Carmen Stewart, for her dedicated service to the nation. "We recognise and express our heartfelt appreciation to Bishop, Dr. the Hon. Carmen Stewart for her contribution to Jamaica, especially in the capacity of Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew," the Governor-General...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has said that prayer has been an important tool in keeping the country afloat despite the social ills and the economic challenges. "We have experienced some very good fortunes. There are men and women in Jamaica, who are moving forward on their knees, seeking divine intervention. There are men and women,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, has praised former Custos of St. Andrew, Bishop Carmen Stewart, for her dedicated service to the nation. "We recognise and express our heartfelt appreciation to Bishop, Dr. the Hon. Carmen Stewart for her contribution to Jamaica, especially in the capacity of Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew," the Governor-General...

As part of ongoing restoration works, the refurbished Caretaker's residence and groundsmen change room at King's House, were officially handed over at a brief ceremony, Wednesday (December 1). The buildings, which were in a state of disrepair, were refurbished at a cost of approximately $3 million by Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, Steadman Fuller, and his wife, Sonia Fuller, who volunteered...

As part of ongoing restoration works, the refurbished Caretaker's residence and groundsmen change room at King's House, were officially handed over at a brief ceremony, Wednesday (December 1). The buildings, which were in a state of disrepair, were refurbished at a cost of approximately $3 million by Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, Steadman Fuller, and his wife, Sonia Fuller, who volunteered...