Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women in Jamaica, a stark reality that underscores the urgency of robust screening, early detection, and accessible treatment. In the western region, where Westmoreland has emerged as the leading parish for breast cancer patients, the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is at the forefront of this fight, coordinating prevention...

When Paul Anthony Johnson started at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) as a teenage summer worker, he had no idea that he would become an integral part of the JIS team and receive a national honour for his invaluable contribution. For 38 years of dedicated service, the beloved Binder in the JIS Printery, was presented with the Badge of Honour...

For nearly four decades, senior audio technician, Donovan Patterson, has served with distinction behind the scenes at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), contributing to the vital public information mission of an agency that has stood as the ‘Voice of Jamaica’ both at home and abroad for over 60 years. With ears attuned to the faintest hum of distortion, Mr. Patterson—...

A life devoted to public service; the story of Dr. Christopher Charles Tufton is one of unwavering commitment to Jamaica. Driven by a sense of duty to country, he has served as an educator, politician, minister of government and mentor, dedicating his life to improving the condition of his fellow citizens. For his outstanding and important work in public health...

Former Parliamentarian, Sharon Hay Webster, will be conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer (OD) during the Ceremony of Investiture at King’s House on National Hero’s Day, Monday, October 20. The national honour is in recognition of her contribution to international relations and the development of community leadership across Jamaica. “I appreciate the honour extended; it...

Distinguished medical practitioner, Dr. Nagamalleswara Rao Chandolu, will be conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer (OD) on National Heroes’ Day, Monday, October 20, during the Ceremony of Investiture at King’s House. This national honour is in recognition of his dedicated service to the field of medicine in Jamaica. Popularly known as the ‘Five Bills Doctor’,...

Retired Principal, Reverend Dirnella M. Anderson, will be nationally recognised with the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service (BH[L]) in acknowledgment of her 59 years of dedicated contribution to education and community development. She will be conferred with the honour during the Investiture and Presentation Ceremony at King’s House on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. “I never...

In recognition of more than four decades of unwavering service to the people of Jamaica, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, will be conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ). Mr. McKenzie, who is Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston Western, will be formally invested with the honour during the National Investiture Ceremony at King’s House...

With 34 years of dedicated service, Veta McPherson is a valued member of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team. With calm confidence, strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills, she goes about her job as a Media Buyer, placing advertisements for the ministries, departments and agencies (MDA) of government on television, radio, billboards, and in digital and print media. It is...