Roots singer Jepther 'Luciano' McLymont (right) is presented with his OD by Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall. (Photos: Michael Gordon)

Fourteen Jamaicans who have given distinguished service to music, entertainment, art and theatre were among the 192 individuals recognised yesterday at the annual Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards ceremony.

The event was held inside the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, a change from the traditional King's House venue, as the organisers were unsure of what the weather would be like after a low pressure system dumped inches of rain on the island for all of last week.

Winston 'Burning Spear' Rodney (right) accepts his OD from Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall at yesterday's awards ceremony.

Following is a list of the artistes:

Order of Distinction in the rank of commander (CD)

Dr Carlene Davis-Cowan (right) is all smiles as Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall presents her with her award.

. Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell - for contribution to the music industry both locally and internationally;

. Kingsley Cooper - for defining and developing Jamaica's modelling industry locally, regionally and on the international stage;

International deejay Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell (right) looks at his OD after receiving it from Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall.

. Clement 'Sir Coxone' Dodd (Posthumous Award) - for service to the Jamaica music industry;

. Christopher Gonzalez - for service in the field of art;

. Byron Lee - for contribution in the fields of music and entertainment locally and internationally;

. Clarence 'Count Prince' Miller - for contribution to music and
to the international entertainment industry for over 50 years;

. Norman Rae - for contribution to the development of Jamaican theatre and for public service;

. Arthur 'Duke' Reid (Posthumous Award) - for service to the Jamaica music industry;

Order of Distinction in the rank of officer (OD)

. Ewart 'U-Roy' Beckford - for contribution to the development of Jamaican music for over 40 years;

. Dr Carlene Davis-Cowan - for contribution to music and community development;

. Jepther 'Luciano' McLymont - for contribution to reggae music;

. Theodore Miller - for contribution to Jamaican music;

. Johnny Moore - for pioneering work in popularising Jamaican music; and

. Winston 'Burning Spear' Rodney - for contribution to the development of Jamaican music and culture.

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