Marlene Street Forrest flashes her trademark smile after receiving the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding leadership in the growth of the Jamaica Stock Exchange.<strong></strong>
October 16, 2016
At King’s House yesterday…
The Order of Distinction
Former Contractor General Derrick McKoy receives the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding contribution to the legal profession and for public service in Jamaica.<strong></strong>
Dr William Smith, president of the Caribbean Development Bank, gets the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for distinguished public service and for service to the Caribbean in the field of finance.<strong></strong>
Dr Granville Smith receives the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding service in the field of medicine.<strong></strong>
Dr Lilieth Nelson is recognised with the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding contribution in the fields of education, literature and Jamaican folk culture.<strong></strong>
Veteran legislator Michael Peart receives the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for more than 20 years of distinguished service to Parliament.<strong></strong>
Ian Levy received the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for invaluable contribution to the business sector.<strong></strong>
Geoffrey Madden accepts the miniature of his Order of Distinction (Commander class) from this soldier after receiving the insignia for distinguished service to the legal profession. <strong>(Photos: Karl McLarty)</strong>
Professor Michael McFarlane walks back from the presentation platform after being invested with the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding contribution to the field of medicine.<strong></strong>
Patricia Sinclair McCalla is awarded the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for sterling contribution to the public sector and community development.<strong></strong>
Ernest Smatt receives the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding contribution to the development of tourism in Jamaica.<strong></strong>
Attorney and politician Tom Tavares-Finson is recognised with the OD (Commander class) for distinguished contribution to the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and the legal profession.<strong></strong>
Marcia Thomas receives the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for distinguished contribution to the Jamaican foreign service.<strong></strong>
Artist Basil Watson is invested with the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding contribution in the field of Jamaican art.<strong></strong>
Protocol expert Merrick Needham marches away from the presentation platform after being invested with the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for outstanding public service through his shared expertise in State protocol and logistics.<strong></strong>
