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The Governor-General Designate, Dr. Patrick Allen and his wife Patricia, were on Sunday (February 22), honoured in a service of commendation and consecration, by the West Indies Union (WIU) Conference of Seventh Day Adventists. The function, held on the campus of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Mandeville, Manchester, was emotionally charged as accolade after accolade was poured on a couple...

Heads of State from the Eastern Caribbean are to attend the swearing-in of Dr. Patrick Allen, C.D., as Jamaica's new Governor-General, on Thursday, February 26. Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, and the President of Dominica, Dr. Nicholas Liverpool, and Mrs. Liverpool, as well as the President of Trinidad and Tobago, Professor George Maxwell Richards, and Mrs....

Dr. Patrick Linton Allen C.D., will on Thursday, February 26, take the Oath of Office as Jamaica's sixth Governor-General since Independence, in a ceremony to be held at King's House. Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, heads the list of dignitaries, who will attend the ceremony, which will begin at 5:30 pm. Other invited guests include: Chief Justice of Jamaica and Chancellor...

With just a few days to go before his retirement, Governor-General the Most Honourable Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, is expressing gratitude and appreciation to Jamaicans for their support and encouragement during his tenure as Head of State. Sir Kenneth Hall who retires on February 26, 2009 after serving for three years as Governor-General, said he and Lady Hall were always...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding says Sir Kenneth Hall, in his three years as Governor General , performed his duties with aplomb, with style , dignity and with urbanity. 'When you take up a position like this, if you are not deliberate you can get lost in remoteness. You can be isolated from the world from which you came. In the...

Some 70 scout leaders were on Thursday (Feb. 19) presented with awards for exemplary service to the movement, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, at a ceremony held at King's House. Sir Kenneth, who is also Chief Scout, applauded the leadership of the Scout Association of Jamaica for "successfully maintaining a strong position of influence...

Northern Caribbean University (NCU), in Mandeville, Manchester, will honour its former Chairman and Governor-General Designate, Dr. Patrick Allen, on February 17. The function, which is set to begin at 2:00 p.m. at the university's main campus, will see Dr. Allen being conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Public Service, for his service to the educational system and public service. Dr....

Ten outstanding Jamaicans residing in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, who have made significant contributions in various fields, will be honoured by the Jamaican Consulate in the city, at its annual Gala Awards Banquet, on Saturday, February 21. The recipients are drawn from various fields, including philanthropy, law, medicine, entertainment, community leadership, and service. They will be presented with...

The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) has conferred an Honorary Doctor of Public Service on Governor General-designate, Dr. Patrick Allen, for his contribution to education and work with public bodies. Faculty and students of the university and civic and business leaders in Central Jamaica, attended the ceremony, which was held yesterday (Feb.17) at the institution's Mandeville campus. Former Professor at Andrews...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that bilateral relations remain an integral component in the development and implementation of Jamaica's foreign policy. "We are proud of our strong tradition in diplomacy and intend to continue to use this important tool in achieving our national and international objectives," Sir Kenneth Hall told the annual dinner...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon Professor, Sir Kenneth Hall, has said that a concerted approach to combat the challenges which the country faces is critical. "Our growth and development of the country are dependent on the country's ability to reduce poverty, combat the spread of disease, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters and safeguard our environment," Sir Kenneth said....

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, will officially open the Bustamante Museum, at the former home of the late National Hero, labour leader and Jamaica's first Prime Minister, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, 24 Tucker Avenue, Kingston 6, this morning (February 3), at 11:30 a.m. Prime Minister Bruce Golding will give the main address, while...