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 to the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer.
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
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 the sense of community that existed among neighborhood members. On October 19 national honour of Commander of the Order of Distinction. will be presented with her insignia on National Heroes Day,
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 badge of honor for long and faithful service
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 record of giving yeoman service to people in every parish, and from all walks of life.
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 Stafford Burke is among those who played major roles in promoting the Jamaican Music industry to the world.
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 Gordon became determined in his field of work to do what was in his power to help better the lives of the poor living in the rural parishes where he served.
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 she started in 1977 after leaving her job as a secretary at Modern Laundry on Waltham Park Road.
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.
Pediatricians are trained to treat the specific needs of infants, children and teens. Today we meet one such specialist who, because of his contribution to the field of pediatric medicine has been given a national honour.
Today we speak with one of the persons behind the construction and maintenance of several roadways in Jamaica. He’s Alfonso Harold Marshall, Major Project Manager at the National Works Agency. Mr. Marshall devoted most of his years to the public service, starting out in the public works department in 1972.
Professor Joseph Frederick is credited with leading a team of researchers who in 1994 found a way to conduct myomectomies (or the removal of fibroids) using a procedure that prevented considerable blood loss.
One of Jamaica’s greatest sportsmen, gold medal winning and world record holding paralympic athlete Alphanso Cunningham. Born on August 29, 1980, Alphanso Cunningham came into the world not quite like most children, but no less special.
At a time when persons were choosing seemingly more lucrative career paths, Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, RADA, Lenworth Fulton had one career goal in mind. He always wanted to become a farmer, simply because of a love of agriculture.
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