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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); is greeted by Director, Family Life Ministries, Dr. Barry Davidson, following the official launch of ‘Parenting Jamaica’ at King’s House on Friday, March 21. The initiative is a new multimedia campaign aimed at transmitting positive, values-based parenting messages, in an effort to improve the skills of the nation’s parents and caregivers.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); is greeted by Director, Family Life Ministries, Dr. Barry Davidson, following the official launch of ‘Parenting Jamaica’ at King’s House on Friday, March 21. The initiative is a new multimedia campaign aimed at transmitting positive, values-based parenting messages, in an effort to improve the skills of the nation’s parents and caregivers.

GG Promotes Good Parenting to Address Social Problems

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, March 24, 2014
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says good parenting must become a national priority, if the country is to rid itself of many of its current social...
Cutos of St. Ann, Mrs. Norma Lorraine Olivia Rhoden-Walters, on the compound of the Seville Great House House, St. Ann, where her official swearing in ceremony will take place on March 13.

Norma Walters Ready to Take Up Mantle of Custos

By: Bryan Miller, February 17, 2014
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), with the winning Knox College team after presenting them with the Pepsi Cola Trophy for topping other schools which participated in the 38th United Nations Model Assembly last year. The members are (second left, front row) Head girl, Sharlene Codner; and Janice Alexander. In the back row (from left) are: Derron Johnson; and Head boy, Rajiv Bulgin. Also pictured (from right) are: Brand Manager, Pepsi Cola Jamaica, Carla Hollingsworth; and Faculty Advisor at Knox, Michelle McIntosh.

Top Performers in UN Model Assembly Receive Prizes

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, February 13, 2014

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Their Excellencies Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and Lady Allen (right), warmly greet South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Mathu Joyini, as she arrives for the annual dinner for the Diplomatic Corps held on February 6 at King’s House.
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Jamaica Looks to Deepen Diplomatic Ties

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says that Jamaica looks forward to deepening relations with all countries represented in the island, in confronting the numerous global challenges....
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By: Andrea Braham, February 10, 2014
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens attentively to a point being made by President and Chief Executive Officer, Toon Boom Animation, Joan Vogelesang (right), following the opening ceremony of the ‘I Believe’ National Youth Consultative Conference on October 24, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Also listening are: National Coordinator, Governor-General’s Youth Achievement Awards, Hugh Morris (2nd left); and General Manager, Jamaica National Building Society, Earl Jarrett.
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Youth Urged To Start Animation Businesses

A key player in the international animation industry is encouraging Jamaican youths to think seriously about starting their own local animation businesses. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian-based,...
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By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, October 25, 2013