Wayne Marshall Mitchell News Today

FOUR of the five outstanding Jamaicans bestowed with the Order of Jamaica (OJ) this year, for their distinguished contributions to Jamaica, appeared overwhelmed but elated as they expressed their ...

The National Honours and Awards Act was brought into effect on July 18, 1969. According to the Government of Jamaica, “it was to recognise those who, by their service and contribution, have had a meaningful and significant impact on national life...

Reverend Howard Gregory, head of the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica, is among five people who will be inducted into the Order of Jamaica (OJ) as the island today bestows national honours on 126 exemplary Jamaicans. Membership in the OJ is the country’...

Ewan Simpson, an attorney-at-law and the chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), says there should be no rush to judgement concerning the allegations against ska and rocksteady pioneer Derrick Morgan. In 2019, Morgan was the...

One hundred and twenty-six Jamaicans have been selected for recognition through Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony to be held at King’s House next October on Heroes Day. The 2023 list of recipients...

After an illustrious career spanning 59 years, one of reggae's enduring talents, Marcia Linneth Griffiths, will be inducted into the Order of Jamaica for her contribution to the genre locally and internationally this October, along with three other...

Thirteen individuals who have excelled in the fields of entertainment, arts and culture will be honoured on National Heroes Day by the Jamaican Government. Leading the charge will be veteran singer Marcia Griffiths, who will be acknowledged “for...

IN the 61st year of Independence the Jamaican Government has recognised 125 people with national honours for service above and beyond the call of duty. They include five who received the Order of Jama...

After an illustrious career spanning 59 years, one of reggae's enduring talents, Marcia Linneth Griffiths, will be inducted into the Order of Jamaica for her contribution to the genre locally and internationally this October, along with three other...

Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths and former government minister Audley Shaw lead a field of 125 Jamaicans who were announced on Independence Day as recipients of national honours for 2023. The awards ...