National Honorees

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

Winston “Niney” Holness will be recognized on National Heroes Day at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony where he will be conferred with membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

One of Jamaica’s most powerful women in Politics and Music.Olivia Atavia St. Veronica Grange, Babsy, grew up in Western Kingston, two blocks from the Coronation Market. Despite hardship around her, Olivia grew up a happy child, never lacking because of … Continued

Colonel Desmond Edwards currently serves as the Director General of the Major Organized Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and will be conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) on October 19, 2015.

On Monday October 19, National Heroes day Professor Serjeant will be honored for his sterling contribution to sickle cell research in Jamaica and across the world.

The 69 year old Justice of the Peace and owner of Nunes Welding works and Construction, has touched the lives of many residents in and around the area. Come National Heroes Day, October 19, Mr. Nunes will be presented with a … Continued

Fae Ellington For her contributions she is being recognized with yet another National Honour, this year being admitted to the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander.

St. John’s Ambulance Service in Jamaica has rescued thousands of lives, and provided first aid training to an even greater number of people. Without doubt it is one of the most respected charitable organizations in the country’s history, with an unquestionable … Continued

Jamaican music is rated among the best around the world. Thanks to Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Toots and the Maytals and several others who, through their musical talents assisted in cementing Reggae music as a part of our rich heritage.Ronald … Continued

Rural development is defined as a process aimed at improving the quality of life of people living in these areas.It is an integrated process, which includes social, economical, political and spiritual development.It is with this in mind that Clinton Lloyd … Continued

For his long and distinguished career and his contributions to local football development, Peter Prendergast has been recognized by the Jamaican Government with membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer.

Just one conversation is all you need to have with Roslyn Barrett to realise that her passion for helping others is genuine. The 84 year old is founder of the Trinitarian Basic School in Olympic Way, St. Andrew, a school … Continued

Today we look at some of the achievements of CEO of Family Life Ministries and member of the Order of Distinction, in the rank of Commander, Dr. Barrington Davidson.