Dr. Rodean Sylvester, who hails from the garden parish of St. Ann, has led a life that reflects service, resilience and sheer academic excellence. The 24-year-old was among the 37 outstanding recipients of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) 2023 for academic excellence, leadership and community service. In an interview with JIS News at the ceremony held on Thursday (June 29)...

A century of Jamaican sisterhood, faith, charity and women empowerment is captured in the 100th anniversary magazine of the Jamaica Baptist Women’s Federation (JBWF). The special edition was officially launched during the organisation’s 2022 conference and annual general meeting held at Moneague College in St. Ann from August 10 to 12, under the theme ‘Celebrating 100 Glorious Years: Remembering, Rejoicing...

Professionalism and passion for the job were hallmarks of Dionne Annette Tracey Daniel’s service at the office of the Governor-General, where she excelled in her capacity as Secretary to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. In her role, Mrs. Daniel provided direct support and advice to the Governor-General in the exercise of his constitutional and legislative functions...

Attorney-at-law, Samuel Bailey, is Jamaica's 2020 Rhodes Scholar. The 23-year old,  who was runner-up for the 2019 scholarship, was declared the winner of the prestigious award at the end of a rigorous all day interview process at King’s House on Thursday (Nov. 21). A delighted Bailey, who spoke to JIS News after the announcement by Governor General, His Excellency, the...

Growing up in a family that volunteered its time and service to the parish of St Elizabeth made it easy for Reverend Paul Neil, as a teenager, to decide that he wanted to give back to his community. For his more than 40 years of dedicated service to religion and community service, Rev. Neil was recognised for his contribution to...