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Stay away from lottery scamming, GG tells young people
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (second left) observes keenly as Marlon Edwards explainsthe processes in the operation plant at Edwards Dairy farm. Looking on are Dr David Stair(left), custos rotulorum for Hanover and Sheldon Edwards.
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September 29, 2017

Stay away from lottery scamming, GG tells young people

GOVERNOR General Sir Patrick Allen has made an impassioned plea for young people, particularly those in western Jamaica, to stay away from lottery scamming, noting that there is much more to life than the acquisition of money illegally.

Speaking to students and staff at Green Island High School where his official tour of the parish culminated last Thursday, Sir Patrick stated that one of the major challenges that young people across the country, especially in western Jamaica, are now facing is the temptation posed by lottery scamming.

“I hear of students dropping out of school to pursue this venture, so I tell you this, there is so much in this world, young people, for you to see. There is so much to endeavour to become. There is so much for you to dare to achieve that you do not have to be involved in scamming,” the governor general said.

“The truth is [that] education truly opens the door to endless possibilities, giving each and every one of you a chance to attain so much more than what we have here in Jamaica. Education opens the doors of the universe to all of you,” his excellency added.

The governor general also encouraged the students to have faith in themselves and persevere, even in what seems to be difficult times and a confusing world. “It matters not where you are from. It matters not what your disadvantages may be. You have the ability to play a successful role in our society,” he said.

Sir Patrick’s parish tour commenced at Chester Castle All-Age School where he made a visit to Edwards Dairy Farm before culminating at Green Island High School.

At Chester Castle All-Age Sir Patrick Allen congratulated the school on its successes, advised the students on the importance of staying in school and spoke about strength in unity and about his roles and responsibilities in the Office of the Governor General.

He urged students at both schools to become masters of their destiny, using good moral values, faith in God, a belief in themselves, and pride in their country as their guide.

“Leave the guns, I beg you, already our history is too tragic and sorrowful. It is now time for you, our young men and women, to begin telling a new story — of peace, love, success and unity,” Sir Patrick said in his address at the Green Island High School.

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (second right) observes how products are moved along theprocessing line at Edwards Dairy Farm, producers of Dairy Fresh Products, in Hanover. Sharing themoment are Dr David Stair (left), custos rotulorum for Hanover, Marlon Edwards (second left) andSheldon Edwards.
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen observes a game of chess being played by students of the ChessClub at Green Island High School in Hanover. (Photos courtesy of King’s House)
Students of the performing arts group at Green Island High School along with their principal, Maxine Evans (third left) and Board Chairperson Hyacinth Shakes-Warren joinGovernor General Sir Patrick Allen for a photo op. At left is Custos of Hanover Dr David Stair.
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (right) acknowledges his IBelieve Initiative (IBI) Ambassadors from Hanover as he deliveredhis address to the students at Green Island High School. From leftare Samantha Clarke-Daley, Sandrene Sherwood-Hill and ReneeMcFarlane. IBI Ambassadors are exemplary Jamaicans whocontinue to promulgate right values on family, youth and education.They are known for “using what is right with Jamaica to fix what’swrong with Jamaica”.

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