The parish of St Mary will honour the Governor General Sir Patrick Allen at a civic reception at the Claude Stewart Park, Port Maria, next Thursday.

The function will be part of a full day of activities in which the governor general will participate. Others include tours of the Port Maria Hospital, the Port Maria High School and the Port Maria Infirmary; an inspection of a guard of honour; and viewing an art exhibition, sponsored by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission at the Port Maria Civic Centre.

Custos of St Mary, A.A. 'Bobby' Pottinger, said the governor general will be honoured for his lifetime achievements and, particularly, for attaining the office of head of state.

Stating that it has been a long-standing tradition for St Mary to honour governors general on their appointment to office, Pottinger said the parish is particularly pleased to extend that courtesy to the current holder of the office, because of his close association, having taught there for several years.

- Jis News