KINGSTON, Jamaica— Government ministers Edmund Bartlett and Dr Horace Chang are among 150 Jamaicans who were announced on Independence Day as recipients of national honours for 2024.

The awards will be presented during a ceremony at King’s House on October 21, which coincides with National Heroes Day.

Bartlett will be honoured with the prestigious Order of Jamaica for his contribution to the field of tourism promoting human resource sustainability and climate resilience and for 40 years in the public service.

Deputy Prime Minister Chang will also receive the Order of Jamaica for his contribution to public service and politics, including his over 31 years of representational politics.

Along with Bartlett and Chang, six others are set to receive the Order of Jamaica. They are Professor Wendel Abel, Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, Audrey Marks, William ‘Billy’ Shaghoury, Lyttleton ‘Tanny’ Shirley and Senator Donald Wehby.

Among this year’s 30 Order of Distinction (Commander Class) honourees are Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake for his service to national security and public safety; Hansle Parchment for his exceptional achievement to athletics; and businessman Wayne Chen for his contribution to public service and entrepreneurship.

Entertainers Nadine Sutherland, Glendon ‘Admiral Bailey’ Bailey, Rodney ‘Bounty Killer’ Price and Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis will be invested with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) for their contribution to the development of Jamaican music.

Meanwhile, Dr Claire Grant will also be awarded the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) for service in journalism and media and communications.

There are 38 honourees in this year’s Order of Distinction (Commander Class).

Three people, one posthumously, will get the Badge of Honour for Gallantry this year.