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FOLLOWING the 5.6-magnitude earthquake which rattled the country on Monday morning, many Jamaicans took to social media to speak about the experience, which some described as traumatic. "Mi traum...

The considerable debate around Wayne Marshall’s recent Order of Distinction Award last National Heroes Day has reopened the conversation on who or what is a modern-day hero. It’s almost as controversial as when Barbados named Rihanna a national...

Lyndell Hurt passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Joplin Globe on 2023-10-26.

As debates continue over the recent presentation of national honours and awards, one recipient, entertainer Wayne Marshall, who was inducted into the Order of Distinction Officer Class (OD), says his only focus is to “enjoy the moment with friends...

I first met Michael “Ibo” Cooper in 1970 when the band leader and keyboard player for the Inner Circle band. At the time the band always practiced at the home of the Lewis brothers, Roger and Ian, near the campus University of the West Indies at Mona in Kingston.

Following a number of debates on social media about the qualifications of some recipients at Monday’s National Honours and Awards Ceremony, Professor Donna Hope is encouraging persons to take that same energy to the nomination booths. Her...

It was celebration time on the lawns of King’s House on National Heroes Day as recipients of honours and awards, along with family and close friends, gathered to witness a usually once-in-a-lifetime moment. Among those in attendance as recipients...

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...

The Order may be conferred upon any citizen of Jamaica who renders outstanding and important services to Jamaica.

Today, foundation singer Marcia Griffiths, who is celebrating nearly 60 years in the music business, will be called to order one more time, and she is ecstatic. The Reggae Queen will be officially inducted into the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the island...