The new governor general, The Most Honourable Dr Patrick Allen and wife, The Most Honourable Patricia, cuddle two of their darling grandchildren, Alexandria and Jordan. How cool is it that your grandma and grandpa are the first couple of the land? - Photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer
Hand in hand, Prime Minister Bruce Golding and wife Lorna Golding head for the platform.
The fabulous pair of attorney Wentworth Charles and wife Samantha.
RBTT Managing head, Minna Israel, oozes fashion savvy at the swearing-in ceremony.
It's not carnival like back home, but Trinidad and Tobago President, Professor George Maxwell Richards, and wife, Jean Ramjohn-Richards, were still aglow at the swearing-in.
Ah, caramba! The always stylish Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda.
Fab couple, Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and wife Neadene match strides into King's House.
Former schoolmates of new Governor General Dr Patrick Allen were not about to miss his swearing-in. Savouring the moment are (from left) Portlanders Valerie Mingoes, David Wright Jr, Dorette Schoburgh and Lorenzo Wright who came all the way from Huntsville, Alabama, for the occasion. Wright told The Gleaner it was one of his proudest moments as a Jamaican. They joined the governor general and his wife for a Fruitful Vale reunion and celebration at the Hilton Kingston Jamaica afterwards.
Mining and Telecommunications Minister Derrick Smith takes measured steps beside wife Carlene as they arrive for the swearing-in ceremony.
Delroy Chuck and wife Pat make their entrance.