Joy Spence, Master Blender for J Wray and Nephew and one of the newest members of the Order of Distinction, Commander Class.

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.

Privy Counsellor the Honourable Jeffery Madden is among the recent members of the order of distinction in the rank of Commander.

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....

On October 5, 2015, Orlando Brown was at a house in the Ackee Walk Community of St Andrew where it all happened.

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