Jamaica SDA Governor General makes first official visit to Central FL

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From South Florida Caribbean News

http://sflcn.com/story.php?id=6210

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ORLANDO - Jamaica's Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Patrick Allen, and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Denise Allen, were guests of the Orlando Diaspora, last weekend, on their first official visit off the island since assuming the role earlier, in February.

Some 1,700 well-wishers participated in a recognition ceremony for the Governor General on Saturday (April 25) at the Mount Sinai Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Orlando.

In a brief inspirational message, the Governor General encouraged Jamaicans at home and those in the Diaspora to put aside their religious and partisan differences and come together to affect change in their communities.

Describing Jamaicans as strong and resilient, Dr. Allen appealed to nationals to be community focused and continue on the path of national development especially as it related to our young people, he said. As former educators, both the Governor General and Mrs. Allen has had an interest in the areas of education and community outreach.

Expressing confidence that the country would be restored to its wholesome, Dr. Allen told his audience that Jamaica was grateful to its Diaspora for their efforts in economic development, at the same time encouraging them to continue to be instrumental in this regard.

The Governor General in his prayerful wisdom, told his audience that he was inspired to perform his role with impartiality and encouraged nationals to unite in the interest of the country’s continued progress and development.

On arrival at the Ceremony, the Governor General inspected a Pathfinders’ Honour Guard consisting of several church troupes in the Orlando area. This was followed by an international pageantry showcasing a flag parade of 20 nations and the respective national costumes.

In a two-hour programme themed “Out of Many One People”, their Excellencies enjoyed an evening of musical recitals from several community groups. These included performances from students from the Mount Sinai Academy and the Beryl Wisdom Academy, the Central Florida Mass Choir and the Forest Lake Academy Orchestra.

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