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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second right), is flanked by recipients of the Sam Sharpe Awards and the Mayor’s Special Awards at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s National Heroes Day Civic and Awards ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (October 16).
Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second right), is flanked by recipients of the Sam Sharpe Awards and the Mayor’s Special Awards at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s National Heroes Day Civic and Awards ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (October 16).

15 Citizens Honoured in St James on Heroes Day

Fifteen individuals were recognised by the St. James Municipal Corporation on Monday (Oct.16) for their exceptional contributions to the advancement of the parish in various fields. Ten persons were bestowed with the esteemed Sam Sharpe Awards, while five were honored...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates entertainer, Wayne “Wayne Marshall” Mitchell (left), who was conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer, for contribution to the field of entertainment in particular reggae music. Occasion was the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held on the lawns of King’s House on Monday (October 16). 
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates entertainer, Wayne “Wayne Marshall” Mitchell (left), who was conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer, for contribution to the field of entertainment in particular reggae music. Occasion was the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held on the lawns of King’s House on Monday (October 16). 

PHOTOS: National Honours and Awards
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2023, Jhanielle Powell (right), make a presentation to Pastor of the Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Heritage Week church service held at the church in Papine, St. Andrew on Sunday, October 15.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2023, Jhanielle Powell (right), make a presentation to Pastor of the Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Heritage Week church service held at the church in Papine, St. Andrew on Sunday, October 15.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams at JCDC Heritage Week Church Service
President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, brings greetings at the National Heritage Week church service held on Sunday (Oct.15), at the Bethel Temple Apostolic Church in May Pen, Clarendon.
President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, brings greetings at the National Heritage Week church service held on Sunday (Oct.15), at the Bethel Temple Apostolic Church in May Pen, Clarendon.

PHOTOS: National Heritage Week Church Service
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets recipient of the Order of Jamaica (OJ), Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies, His Grace, the Most Reverend Howard Gregory (second left), during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held on the lawns of King’s House on Monday (October 16). Sharing in the moment is fellow OJ recipient and reggae songbird, Marcia Griffiths (left). 
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets recipient of the Order of Jamaica (OJ), Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies, His Grace, the Most Reverend Howard Gregory (second left), during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held on the lawns of King’s House on Monday (October 16). Sharing in the moment is fellow OJ recipient and reggae songbird, Marcia Griffiths (left). 

OJ Recipients Grateful for National Honour

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