Press Association of Jamaica PAJ Honours Veteran Journalists
Roundabout JA | November 21, 2019
The Press Association of Jamaica PAJ has honoured four of Jamaica’s veteran Journalists serving the country through a combined effort that spans one hundred and forty four years. Broadcaster Enthrose Campbell, Photographer Headley Dellmar Samuels, Broadcaster Elise Kelly and Journalist Karen Madden received citations and plaques during a luncheon on Wednesday. Listen to learn more about the PAJ Awards on this edition of RAJA
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