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Fellow Jamaicans!Happy New Year!As we begin a new year and a new decade, I shall address you from my heart, with the hope that I can connect with the heart of ALL who still believe in Jamaica. It is very evident, that our main goals this year must be survival and renewal. There are some significant personal and corporate decisions...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has extended the tenure of outgoing Custos of Trelawny, the Hon. Roylan Barrett, until January 31, 2010 to facilitate the appointment of a successor. Custos Barrett recently retired from the position, and would have demitted office today, December 31. He was recently recognised by the Governor-General, for his many years of...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Honourable Bruce Golding, has appointed Mr. Steadman Fuller, Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston Bookshop, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Kingston, effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Fuller succeeds The Rev. Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon, OJ, CD, who will retire on...

The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Lady Allen brought Christmas cheer to the patients and staff of the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Monday (December 21). The Governor-General, who was making his first official visit to the institution, and Lady Allen, handed out gifts to the children and interacted with them and the staff. He...

Glowing tributes were paid to the life and work of three of Jamaica's most senior Custodes, who demit office this year, at a recent function held at King's House in Kingston. The Custodes, who have together served their respective parishes for 49 years are: the Rev. Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon, O.J., Kingston; the Hon. Clarence Nelson, St. James; and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on the Church to never cease praying for the nation, but to have faith that through prayer, positive change will come. "Do not give up in despair, Jamaica is not going anywhere. It is not going to sink. Do not listen to all the doom day prophets, we are...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, last week presented retired Custos of St. James, Hon. Clarence Nelson with a citation and award in recognition of 13 years of outstanding and meritorious service to the parish and people of St. James. The presentation was made during a special visit by the Governor-General and the Most Hon. Lady Allen...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and the Most Hon. Lady Allen, made an official visit to the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Montego Bay St. James on Thursday (December 10), to start their annual visit to hospitals. Their Excellencies were escorted by the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Everton Anderson, on the tour of the facility,...

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne Q.C., has announced that her Ministry is preparing a Cabinet submission to establish a legal framework for the Office of Custos Rotulorum. She was speaking at an appreciation luncheon at King's House in Kingston on Monday (December 7) to honour outgoing Custodes of Kingston and Trelawny, respectively, Rev. Canon...

Jamaicans are being called on to collectively pray for justice, unity, peace and healing for the nation on December 13, at the annual National Prayer Vigil. This year's vigil will be hosted by the St. Ann's Bay Ministers' Fraternal. It will be under the patronage of the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and will be at...

Our parents face a tremendous task in today's society. Many parents are faced with the challenge of raising children in single-parent homes, or acting as guardians for their wards. They also have to contend with technology, television, peers, and the general public, as there are contending views about what is socially acceptable. The role of parents has become significantly more...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has given his full backing to the Mocho Welfare Association (MWA), an initiative by the residents of the Clarendon-based community, to tackle crime and violence in their area. The Governor-General, who was addressing a prayer breakfast at the Lennon High School on October 28, said that initiatives such as these are...