Vol. 4 No.1 July - September 2018

King’s House Times www.kingshouse.gov.jm Blend of Experience and Youthful Ingenuity Will Sustain and Grow Agriculture – – General

Governor-General of Jamaica, vativeness of the youth and the His the Most Hon. Sir spirit of cooperation of the Patrick Allen, has hailed the play- more experienced players will ers in the agricultural sector as create an unstoppable force in well as the executive body of the the development. Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) for their continued efforts ―I am encouraged by in improving and renewing the the exploits of young farmers sector over the years. such as fifteen-year-old Mat- thew Thomas, livestock owner His Excellency was de- from Rhynsbury whose efforts livering the main address at the have yielded excellent rewards, th recently concluded, 66 staging and the creative young people Their The Governor-General and the Most of the Denbigh Agricultural, In- from the Heart Trust who will Hon. Lady Allen (second and third left) interacting with dustrial and Food Show in May carry the baton into the future,‖ baby chicks during their tour of the Hi Pro booth at the noted Sir Patrick. Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Claren- Pen, Clarendon on Sunday, Au- on Sunday (August 5, 2018). Looking on are President gust 5. of Jamaica Agricultural Society, Mr. Norman Grant The Governor-General, Thomas‘ Brahman bull which (second right) and a Hi Pro Feed Representatives (left and who is patron for Denbigh, indi- weighs a total of 1,740 pounds right). cated that the sector has contin- copped the top prize in its cate- ued to make progress despite the gory at the show. levels of support from both public and private sec- many challenges and outlined that tors for locally produced goods, while the industry a successful marriage of the inno- His Excellency went on to urge ensures quality standards and required quantities to stakeholders to ensure greater maximize gains in the industry. Continued on page 2 Inside this issue:

2018 SOS Presenta- 3 Governor-General Encourages Revolutionary Training At The University of tion Ceremony Technology Independence Re- 4 ception Governor- General Sir Pat- General observed that in this nor-General commended rick Allen has challenged technological age, graduates UTech for being pioneers in CCJ President Swear- 4 ing– In the University of Technolo- have to be exposed to new providing tertiary training in gy (UTech) to continue rev- efficiencies in the way in science, technology, and Diplomatic Roll Call 5 olutionizing education for which persons communi- innovation. the Millennials whom the cate, provide services and Diary Highlights 6-8 University will have to train execute plans. st for the 21 century. Speaking on the IBI/Monroe College 9 Presenting UTech‘s theme, “Promoting Excel- 60th Anniversary Distin- lence to Enhance Develop- Tour 10 guished Lecture on Thurs- ment: Pioneering Past; Continued on page 2 day, July 12, The Governor- Bright Future”, The Gover-

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Blend of Experience and Youthful Ingenuity Will Sustain and Grow Agriculture – Governor– General Outgoing President of the cover,‖ noted Senator been tremendously impact- JAS, Senator Norman Grant. ful to the economy, result- Grant, used the opportuni- The industry, he ing in savings of over ty to thank the members of added, is currently satisfy- $500M over the last 14 his team for their support ing merely a quarter of the years. and assured incoming local demand for produce President, Lenworth and noted that more needs The Show boasted over Fullton that a strong sup- to be done in the near fu- 100 booths showcasing a port structure is in place to ture to increase output in number of agricultural His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir assist him to effectively an effort to keep the reve- products and services Patrick Allen (left) and outgoing discharge his duties. nue within our local econ- ranging from plant prod- Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) omy. ucts and chemicals to President, Norman Grant (centre), ―Our achieve- Grant noted how- equipment and financial greet 15-year-old livestock farmer, ments over the years have ever the ‗Grow What We services. Matthew Thomas (right), at the Den- been many, but there is Eat, Eat What We Grow‖ bigh Agricultural, Industrial and still much ground left to campaign by the JAS has Continued from cover page Food Show in Clarendon on Sunday (August 5, 2018).

Governor-General Encourages Revolutionary Training At The University of Technology

Sir Patrick Allen pointed out that, ―The educa- more substantial ways to promote tion of the next generation must evaluate the higher standards. impact of new technologies on our lives to en- The Lecture is part of a “ Excellence is about sure improvements and new inventions support year-long series of events orga- our ethos.‖ nized by the University to celebrate personal growth, and its 60th anniversary. doing your collective Commenting on the need for excellence at the best with your talents, national, corporate and personal levels, Sir Pat- rick Allen emphasized the importance of the gifts, and abilities…“ core values of excellence and the value of edu- - Sir Patrick Allen cation as a basis for sustainable development. Utech 60th Distinguished Lecture ―Each person has an individual and collective responsibility to promote excellence that will impact development. . . Leaders in the field of education have an obligation to promote excel- lence to influence the consistent application of core values in their lives, engagements and pro- fessional practice,‖ he noted.

Stressing the importance of the pursuit of excel- lence to enhance development, and ensure a His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir ‗bright future‘, The Governor-General said that Patrick Allen delivering the 60th Anniver- Jamaica had a history of achieving and promot- sary Distinguished Public Lecture at the ing excellence. He urged Utech to continue University of Technology Jamaica, Papine building on the foundation of good ethics and Campus on July 12,2018. technological excellence while identifying even Page 2 Continued from cover page Vol. 4 No.1

Twelve Students Awarded Scholarships And Grants Under I Believe Initiative: Summer of Service Programme (S0S Programme)

Twelve tertiary students aged the awardees to con- studies at The University received over $5M in tinue to foster a culture of of the West Indies, Mona; scholarships and grants volunteerism as an avenue Stephanie Wright, North- yesterday at King‘s House for self-development and ern Caribbean University; as part of the Governor- national growth. ―Those Kerone Miller, The Mico General‘s SOS Programme who want to live meaning- University; Brittania Der- under the I Believe Initia- fully and well must help to by and Mellisa Edwards tive. enrich the lives of others. who will attend the Carib- The students who The fact is, none of us tru- bean Maritime University; Their Excellencies, the Most Hon. Sir are enrolled in institutions ly wins until we all win,‖ and Phillip Griffiths, Uni- Patrick Allen (10th left) and the Most such as the University of stated His Excellency. versity of Technology. Hon. Lady Allen (10th right), along the West Indies, Universi- He further encour- with recipients and sponsors of the ty of Technology, Caribbe- Summer of Service awards during the aged the youngsters to take The scholarships presentation ceremony at King‘s an Maritime University advantage of opportunities and grants were made House on Tuesday (August 21). and College of Agricul- that present themselves; available through sponsor- ture, Science and Educa- considering not only the ships from: NCB Founda- tion were awarded through possible financial gains but tion, Derrimon Trading the competition which rec- the wealth of experience to Company; Newport Fersan “ Those who want to ognizes students for out- be garnered. Jamaica Limited; the Em- live meaningfully and standing voluntary work The students who bassy of the People‘s Re- well must help to undertaken during the received awards during the public of China; Kingston enrich the lives of Summer holiday period. ceremony were: Ashera Bookshop; Caribbean Barron, Ashley Bernard, Maritime University; and others. The fact is, Speaking at the Samantha Forrester, James First Regional Co- none of us truly wins awards function, Governor Peart, Jastine Smith, Sa- operative Credit Union. until we all win.” -General, the Most Hon. mantha Webb, and Magali - Sir Patrick Allen Sir Patrick Allen encour- Williams who will pursue 2018 SOS Presentation Ceremony

His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre) shares lens with scholarship recipients, Brittania Derby (left) and Melis- Her Excellency the Most Hon. sa Edwards (right) after the 2018 SOS Lady Allen and scholarship Competition Presentation Ceremony on recipient, Kerone Miller share August 21,2018. smiles at the 2018 SOS Presen- tation Ceremony on August 21, 2018. Page 3 King’s House Times

Governor-General’s Independence 2018 Reception A Memorable Occasion

The Governor-General‘s Jamaica 56 Independence Reception held at King‘s House, last evening, was well attended by Government Officials and members of the Diplo- matic Corps.

The evening featured live mento band music, an art exhibition mounted by the Insti- His Excellency the Most Hon. tute of Jamaica as well as performances by Tivoli Dance Troupe, Nexxus Performing Sir Patrick Allen raises toast Arts Company, NDTC, Ana Strachan and recording artiste Richie Stephens. to Jamaica at the 56th Inde- For his part, the Governor-General commended the team that assisted in putting to- pendence reception on gether what he described as national celebration of the island‘s achievements, culture, August 2 ,2018 heritage and people.

―When I receive Diplomats on their farewell call and I would ask, what is it that im- pressed you most about Jamaica, that leaves a memory with you? Invariably they will respond, it‘s the warmth and hospitality of the people,‖ His excellency commented. This, he noted, speaks volumes of the value that resides in our human capital. “ It is important that each of us believe in The function, which was themed: The Music of Jamaica: People, Voice and Song was Jamaica and translates a spectacular event which highlighted each component of the Theme, incorporating those words into action.” visual and performing art.

- Sir Patrick Allen Governor-General’s 56th GG Swears in CCJ President at Caricom Independence Reception Heads of Government Conference

Governor General of Ja- the Most Hon. Andrew Caribbean pride and cohe- maica, His Excellency, the Holness. siveness. Most Hon Sir Patrick Al- Speaking at the During the confer- len conducted the swearing function, His Excellency ence, a number of critical -in exercise for the new outlined that all the mem- issues which impact the president of the Caribbean ber states of the Common- economic and social ad- Court of Justice (CCJ) yes- wealth Caribbean have vancement of member terday, July 4 in Montego benefitted within their own countries are expected to Bay at the 39th Meeting of justice systems from the be discussed. the Conference of Heads work done by the CCJ. These areas in- of Government of the Car- ―In its fifteen-year clude: climate change, se- ibbean Community history, the institution has curity strategy, disaster His Excellency The Most Honourable (CARICOM). been a bastion of principle, management, as well as Sir Patrick Allen (left) and Governor- General‘s Secretary, Mrs. Michelle The exercise took erudition and efficiency the implementation of the Garvey -Clarke (right) looks on as place on the first day of which has served the re- CARICOM Single Market Hon. Justice Saunders (centre) sub- the event, which runs from gion well‖ added His Ex- and Economy (CSME). scribes to the Oath of Office as Presi- July 4-6 at the Montego cellency. dent of the Caribbean Court of Justice Bay Convention Centre, He further noted on July 4, 2018. and is being carried out that the contribution of the under the chairmanship of Court has added signifi- Prime Minister of Jamaica, cantly to the building of

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The Governor - General (right) meets with Jamaica‘s to Japan, His Excellency Mr. C. P. Ricardo Al- Governor– General Sir Patrick Allen (left) receives Let- licock on July 3, 2018 at King‘s House. ters of Credence from Mr. Faisal bin Muslat Almandeel, Ambassador - designate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on July 17, 2018.

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (right) Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (left) gives a gift to His Excellency Jean-Michel shares lens with Dr.Bernd Von Mun- Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen looks Despax, Ambassador of the French chow - Pohl, Ambassador– designate of on as His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla, following his Farewell Courtesy call on July the Republic of Germany following his Ambassador of the Republic of Chile signs 31, 2018. presentation of credentials on September the guest book following his Farewell 11, 2018. Courtesy call on July 31, 2018.

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (left) receives Letters of Credence from Mr. Denys Wibaux, Ambassa- Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (left) re- The Governor - General (right) dor – designate of the Republic of ceives Letters of Credence from Mr. Francisco greets with Mr. Oliver Mair, Con- Chile on September 20, 2018. Javier Bernales, Ambassador – designate of the sul - General designate to Miami, Republic of Chile on July 31, 2018. on September 20, 2018 . Page 5 King’s House Times

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (centre) shares smiles with His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (3rd right) engages the candidates for the contestants of the 2018 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen on the 2018 Kennedy Jamaican Birth Right Programme on July 6, July 25, 2018. 2018

Governor – General Sir Patrick Allen (centre) shares lens with the 2018 top 6 GSAT scholars, who received perfect Governor – General Sir Patrick Allen (centre) greets a member scores in their examinations and were pinned for their aca- of the Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association Executive Committee demic excellence on July 6, 2018. during a courtesy call on July 25, 2018.

Governor – General Sir Patrick Allen (right) ex- changes a quick word with Auditor General, Pamela Monroe Ellis, who is also the Secretary General of the Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (CAROSAI), at The Ja- Governor – General Sir Patrick Allen expresses best maica Pegasus hotel, in wishes to the parish queens in the National Farm Queen New Kingston, on Au- Competition on August 2, 2018. gust 15, for the opening ceremony for the 30th Anniversary Conference of CAROSAI.

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Governor – General Sir Patrick Allen lays a wreath at Steadman Fuller, Deputy Gover- the shrine of the Rt. Excellent Norman Manley on July nor—General and Custos of Kingston lays a wreath 4, 2018. This occasion commemorated the hero‘s 125th at the shrine of the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah birth anniversary. Garvey during a floral tribute commemorating the 131st anniversary of Garvey‘s birth at the National Heroes Park August 17, 2018.

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (4th left) shares lens with Mrs. Irena Cousins (4th Right), President of the Jamaica China Friend- ship Association, and other members of the new Executive Com- His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen engages (right) Colonel the mittee on August 28,2018 at King‘s House. Honourable Errol Johnson (left), Commandant and other mem- bers of the Jamaica Combined Force on August 28,2018.

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen greets Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Williams during a courtesy call on His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (centre) shares smiles with the August 2, 2018. finalists in the Miss Jamaica World 2018 Competition.

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His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (left) engages Mr. Mitchell His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (right) Watson (right) , President of the United Association of Jamaica, greets Daniel Lyle (left), national champion and newly elected board members on August 30, 2018. for the ages 6-8 category in the National Reading Competition 2018, while Miss Maureen Thompson, Acting Director Gen- eral looks on. (August 28,2018).

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (centre) shares a pho- tograph with Mr. Justice Leighton Pusey, who was sworn in to act as a in the court of appeal and Miss Pame- Her Excellency Lady Allen (seated right), shares smiles with la Mason as Master-in-Chambers during a ceremony at staff of the Monumental Partners Limited after the launch of King‘s House on September 17, 2018. Chocolate Month at King‘s House on July 11, 2018.

Quick Fact : Passing of a Bill

Bill is an act of Parliament in law.‖ draft, and no Bill can become law until it is approved by Therefore, when an agreement is the Houses of Parliament and reached and the Bill has been receives the formal assent of the passed through all its stages in Governor-General. both Houses, it requires only the Royal Assent to make it law. Under Chapter 4 of the Constitu- The Royal Assent is given by tion, ― The Governor-General's the Governor-General. formal Assent is also required for Bills of Parliament to become Page 8 Vol. 4 No.1

Hampton Student off to Monroe College

The Govenor-General‘s 2018 IBI- IBI is an arm of the Governor- Monroe Scholarship Recipient, General‘s Programme for Excel- Mickaylia Johnson Hampton Stu- lence which seeks to recognize and dent, will commence reading for a promote excellence as well as em- Bachelor of Science Degree in power Jamaicans to attain their Computer Information Systems, maximum potential. which she will complete in 2022.

The IBI which was launched in This four (4) year scholarship, is 2011 is driven by its mantra: ‗using facilitated by a partnership be- what is right with Jamaica to fix tween the Governor-General‘s I what is wrong’ Believe Initiative (IBI) and New York based Monroe College which began in 2014 and so far a Students eligible to apply for a His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen scholarship through the programme total of three (3) students have (left) presenting Mickaylia Johnson benefitted from the initiative. (right) with the 2018 IBI- Monroe include high school graduates who Scholarship at King‘s House on have attained at least 7 high-level Caribbean Secondary Examinations Commenting on her selection, September 11,2018. Council (CSEC) passes as well as Johnson indicated ―It‘s a dream three high level Caribbean Ad- come true and I‘m really happy vanced Proficiency Examinations and grateful for the opportunity to (CAPE) passes. be able to take the next step to- Monroe College is a highly ranked ward achieving my goals‖. She tertiary institution which currently further added that her decision to offers higher level education in ar- The next round of selections will venture into Computer Studies eas such as Criminal Justice, Nurs- take place in July 2019 for the 2019 resulted from an enduring interest ing, Information Technology, -20 academic year. in all things technology related Nursing, Education, Hospitality and that she is very excited about Management, Culinary Arts among the possibilities that lie ahead. others.

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (3rd left) shares smiles with scholarship recipient, Mickaylia John- son (3rd right); Custos of St. Elizabeth, the Hon. Beryl Rochester (2nd left); Johnson‘s mother, Sher- nette Brown (2nd right); IBI Ambassador, Alethia Peart (right) and Chairman Adjudicating Panel, Peter Goldson (left) on September 11, 2018.

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Their Excellencies continue to host a number of individuals from various KING’S HOUSE TOURS organizations on tour of the historic King‘s House. Here are some highlights!

Youth of the Webster Memorial Students, parents, and teachers of United Church the Somerset Basic School

Lieutenants of the Junior Senior Citizens of the Whitfield Town Church Officers’ Course 1801 view of God. the official guest book during their tour of King’s House.

 October 7 Poppy Appeal - Concert In a Garden  October 15 National Honour & Awards Ceremony  October 25 I Believe Initiative : Youth Consultative Conference

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Jermaine Gibbs

Born and raised in the community of Water abilities. House, Kingston, Grounds Man Jermaine ― I love working at King‘s House and let me Gibbs, describes himself as a leader, motivator, tell you why, one; I love the work that I do and and team player. my work is being displayed to the world at Gibbs, the leader of the winning team for the King‘s House; two, it constantly teaches me second quarter of King‘s House grounds staff how to be professional and how to stand up in competition posited that, ― it was a very good the midst of pressure; and three, it molds my feeling being recognized this quarter for my hard character positively by grooming my passion work and it was all because of good strategy and of being responsible, said Jermaine Gibbs. learning the differences and similarities of my Jermaine who has been employed at King‘s team members.‖ House since 2017, is also known by his col- The competition he continued brings out the leagues for his melodious voice and his artistic good in all participants, because everyone makes skills. He firmly believes that a strong focus an effort to become a winner and subsequently on fulfilling one‘s purpose can serve as inspi- complete their assignments to the best of their ration in carrying out daily duties and guiding one‘s action.

Editorial

Dear Reader,

Thank you for taking the time to peruse our newsletter in its brand new format. We continue our efforts to keep you informed of the latest King‘s House news and upcoming events.

Our publication will also be taking on an even more concise layout with greater frequency in production. It will be made available in digital format for easier access and greater reach via online distribution. Stacy-Ann Delevante Press Secretary Editor-in-Chief

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