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PHOTOS: Outstanding Jamaicans receive national awards
Moses "Beenie Man" Davis (right) being recognised with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. (Photos: Karl McLarty)
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October 21, 2024

PHOTOS: Outstanding Jamaicans receive national awards

  • Glendon “Admiral Bailey” Bailey (right) being conferred with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
  • Moses "Beenie Man" Davis (right) being recognised with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. (Photos: Karl McLarty)
  • Rodney "Bounty Killer" Price (right) being awarded the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
  • Gary “Butch” Hendrickson (right) being recognised with the Order of Jamaica by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
  • Hansle Parchment (right) being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang (right) being honoured with the Order of Jamaica by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
  • Minna Israel joins the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen presents the insignia.
  • Nadine Sutherland being awarded the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
  • Stephanie Wehby, daughter of Don Wehby, collects the Order of Jamaica award on behalf of her father from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
  • Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left) confers Lyttleton “Tanny” Shirley with the Order of Jamaica.
  • Professor Wendel Dwight Abel (right) receives the Order of Jamaica. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen presents the insignia.
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    Two hundred and thirty-two Jamaicans were officially recognised for their contribution to nation-building during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards on Monday at the National Indoor Sports Centre.

    Jamaica Observer photographer Karl McLarty was there. See some of the highlights in the gallery.

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