By Tómori Tomlinson The Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE) participated in the opening plenary for the United Nations in Jamaica Partnership Forum on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The GGPE was represented by Mr. Abrahim Simmonds, the National Coordinator on behalf of His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General of Jamaica. In the discussion, Mr. Simmonds highlighted,…
At sunset on Sunday, October 17 this year, King’s House will join landmarks, monuments, and buildings across the island to Light Jamaica Blue. Each night, the main building and other areas of the property will be bathed in blue lights and will remain this way until October 24 in recognition of frontline workers and their…
YCC Call to Action The ‘I Believe’ Initiative National Youth Consultative Conference (YCC) October 6 and 7, 2021 The United Nations (UN) in Jamaica partnered with The Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE) for the 2021 National Youth Consultative Conference (YCC). A product of the ‘I Believe’ Initiative (IBI), the YCC creates a platform…
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”17″ display=”basic_slideshow”]The Governor-General’s ‘I Believe’ Initiative (IBI) Youth Consultative Conference (YCC) is back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The highly anticipated virtual two-day youth-focused activity began Wednesday October 6th under the theme, “A Decade of Action: Building a Resilient Path to Recovery with and for Jamaica’s Youth.” In his…
Seventeen (17) tertiary-level students have received financial assistance totaling seven million dollars (J$7 million) in the eighth Annual Summer of Service Programme sponsored by the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE). At a virtual presentation ceremony at King’s House yesterday, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen congratulated the award recipients and encouraged them to continue to strive…