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Glowing tributes were paid to the Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, at a civic reception, held in their honour at the Fruitful Vale All Age School, in Portland, on August 4. The function, organised by the Fruitful Vale Benevolent Society, was planned to enable the Governor-General, who is from that community, and Lady...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has challenged the Church to play a more integral, leading and proactive role in transforming Jamaica. "The Church has to lead in the binding up of the wounds of this nation, that sometimes seems battered, fainting and helpless and ready to die," the Governor-General argued, as he brought greetings at the...

The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has issued a challenge to the country to seek to recapture the "things that money cannot buy." "I think we can all agree that in our rush to modernisation, and modernise we must, we did not emphasise and safeguard, as much as we should, some of the basic values that...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the staff of the Mustard Seed Communities for the tremendous work they have been doing in caring for the less fortunate in the society. "We are truly inspired and touched by the wonderful outpouring of love and care for humanity. We see the spirit of community being operationalised incarnate...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has said Jamaica must "draw on the positive characteristics" of its people to overcome current challenges. "This is the time to hold hands and re-develop community associations and build back the vibrant spirit that once characterised our rural communities," the Governor- General stated at a civic ceremony held on July 16...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on Tuesday (July 14), brought his message of 'I Believe' to members of the Kiwanis Club of Kingston at their monthly luncheon meeting, at the Hilton Kingston Hotel in New Kingston. Sir Patrick Allen was conferred with honorary membership of the Club during the meeting. He told the Kiwanians that he...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has called on communities to unite to effectively overcome the challenges facing the country. "We, of necessity, at this point of our history, must unite, every one of us, with hands and hearts together, if we intend to herald a new day for Jamaica," the Governor-General stated at a forum hosted...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has called on members of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council to stand up and offer effective representation to the people of the parish. "As the people's representatives you must guide its rebirth. You were placed in these positions by people, who have invested their confidence in your ability to carry out...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (July 10) visited the training camp of the Third Battalion, Jamaica Regiment (National Reserve) in St. Catherine, and also toured the site of the unit's outreach project. The National Reserve is a volunteer unit, comprised of approximately 800 men and women, most of whom are employed in the public and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said that Jamaica must go back to the basics, in seeking to rebuild and strengthen the family structure, as a solution to the country's problems. "We must now go back to basics...I believe that we can bring back the country from the precipice of social destruction if we speak with one...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has called on citizens across the country to unite, re-establish and re-develop community associations in order to build back the vibrant spirit that once characterised rural communities. "This is the time in our nation when we must hold hands. We must draw on the positive characteristics that define us as a...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has embarked on an all-island tour to reach out to Jamaicans within the various parishes. The tour kicked off in the parish of St. Ann yesterday (June 24) with the Governor-General and his wife, the Most. Hon. Lady Allen, meeting with residents, justices of the peace (JPs) and Custos of the...