Five veteran media practitioners have been honoured by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ), for their outstanding contributions to journalism. The awardees are Librarian, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Maxine Shrouder, 35 years; Jamaica’s first camera woman, Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC TV), Pat Riley, 25 years; Press Technician, Jamaica Observer, Ian Watkis, 27 years; Cameraman, Technical Director, Production Manager, Chief Executive...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says she is “touched” and honoured to be recognised by the Government and people of Jamaica for her years of service to the country. She was speaking to JIS News after receiving the nation’s fifth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica (OJ), during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of...

It was with a sense of pride that actress and cultural ambassador, Sheryl Lee Ralph, accepted the Order of Jamaica (OJ), during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House on October 17. She was awarded the national honour for her sterling contribution to the international film industry. “I thought it was a feeling...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), dances with (from left) Founder of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), Dr. Ephraim Martin; United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry; and President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie and his wife, Princess Saba Kebede. Occasion...

Several healthcare workers were among the outstanding Jamaicans honoured by the Government on Monday (October 17), for contribution to nation-building. They were recognised during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held at King’s House in Kingston. Noted development and behavioural paediatrician, Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan, received the Order of Jamaica (OJ) for pioneering research, clinical work...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), congratulates Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell (second left), on her Order of Jamaica (OJ) award, which was presented during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House on Monday (October...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, with the Order of Jamaica (OJ) for outstanding performance in the field of athletics at the international level, during the National Honours and Awards presentation ceremony held at King’s House on Monday (October 17).

Seven women were among the 10 outstanding Jamaicans conferred with the nation’s fifth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica (OJ), during this morning’s (Oct. 17) Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards. It is the first time that a majority of the OJ award recipients, in one year, are women. They are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...

Two hundred and twenty-one outstanding Jamaicans will be recognised at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 17, on the lawns of King's House, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Heading the list of recipients is Monty Alexander, CD, who is one of 10 individuals to be conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ), for sterling contribution...