Dr. Bradford will be receiving the order of distinction in the rank of commander on Heroes Day for his outstanding contribution to the field of veterinary medicine.
She is a multi-talented marvel, a published poet, singer and entrepreneur. Lilieth Hyacinth Nelson was born in Kingston. She received her primary education at Calabar Infant and Elementary, Cedar Valley Elementary, or as she calls it, finishing school. She then moved on to St. Hugh’s High School, then the University of the West Indies.
Born in Kingston in 1951 and later raised in the cooler winds of Mandeville, Dr. Derrick Vincent Mckoy will be celebrating his birthday this month as well as membership in the order of Distinction in the rank of Commander. Dr. Mckoy says he is proud of being a teacher and feels humbled and pleased to receive the honour from his country. Dr....
Lieutenant (Leftenant) Commander John McFarlane with one of the most popular renditions of the classic “Jamaica Land of Beauty”. The beauty and artfulness of his voice belies, a far more disciplined nature, one which has seen him dedicate over 48 years to public service. For these years of service the Lieutenant commander is being recognized by the Government with admission...
A decision was taken to reach out to the homeless, resulting in the formation of the Westmoreland Association for Street People, WASP which operates under the Westmoreland Parish Council, has been playing a major role in the community- meeting the needs of some 24 homeless persons who are now housed in a renovated building provided to WASP by the Council
Winston “Niney” Holness will be recognized on National Heroes Day at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony where he will be conferred with membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.
One of Jamaica’s most powerful women in Politics and Music.Olivia Atavia St. Veronica Grange, Babsy, grew up in Western Kingston, two blocks from the Coronation Market. Despite hardship around her, Olivia grew up a happy child, never lacking because of the sense of community that existed among neighborhood members. On October 19 national honour of Commander of the Order of Distinction....
Colonel Desmond Edwards currently serves as the Director General of the Major Organized Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and will be conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) on October 19, 2015.
On Monday October 19, National Heroes day Professor Serjeant will be honored for his sterling contribution to sickle cell research in Jamaica and across the world.