Governor-General of Jamaica Proclaims “Education and Sharing Day”

His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen received a Courtesy Call from Rabbi Yaakov Raskin, Director of Chabad Jamaica and Chief Rabbi of Jamaica and Dr. Ron Foreman on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.

His Excellency issued a Proclamation declaring 29 March 2026 as “Education and Sharing Day” in Jamaica, highlighting the importance of education, kindness, and community engagement. During the Call, Sir Patrick Allen also made a contribution to the ARK (Acts of Routine Kindness) charity box.

Rabbi Raskin presented cheque on behalf of the donors of Chabad of Jamaica in support of the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE), underscoring a shared commitment to empowering Jamaica’s youth through education.

The visit also marked a meaningful moment in Jamaica’s rich Jewish heritage, as the presence of a permanent Chabad emissary reflects a renewed chapter in strengthening faith-based outreach and community support across the country.

The proclamation is in honor of the Rebbe’s 124th birthday on March 29, 2026. Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson is the leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and a global spiritual leader.