Eric Scott, president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) presents the ICAJ’s 2024 Distinguished Member Award to Elizabeth Ann Jones, chairman of The Jamaica National Group, for her contributions to the Institute and the field of accountancy throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean during the ICAJ’s 60th Anniversary Annual Awards Banquet. The event was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on May 1. Jones has over 40 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Of note, she led KPMG’s Jamaican tax practice for over 30 years. She also served as special advisor to the Minister of Finance from 1989 to 1992, where she contributed to the implementation of the General Consumption Tax (GCT).

Earl Jarrett, chief executive officer of the Jamaica National Group, embraces Elizabeth Ann Jones (right), chairman of the Jamaica National Group, during the ICAJ’s 60th Anniversary Annual Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on May 1. Jones, the first female to hold the chairman role, was honoured at the event for her outstanding service to the accounting profession.

Elizabeth Ann Jones (right), chairman of the Jamaica National Group, pauses for a photo with (from left) Professor Gunjan Mansingh, director at the JN Financial Group; Vikram Dhiman, director at the ICD Group; and his wife Aditi Dhiman, during the ICAJ’s 60th Anniversary Annual Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on May 1. Jones was the evening’s guest of honour, receiving the ICAJ’s 2024 Distinguished Member Award for her contributions to the accounting profession.

Hugh Miller (left), managing director of JN Fund Managers; Lt Col (Retired) Garfield Prendergast (middle), general manager of JN Properties; and Carlton Earl Samuels (right), assistant general manager and chief development financing officer at the Jamaica National Group, share a lively exchange during the ICAJ’s 60th Anniversary Annual Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus on May 1. Elizabeth Ann Jones, chairman of the Jamaica National Group, was honoured at the event for her outstanding service to the accounting profession.

Hon Earl Jarrett (middle), chief executive officer of the Jamaica National Group, engages in conversation with Joseph M Matalon (right), chairman of ICD Group Holdings, and R Tarun Handa (left), former senior partner and chairman of KPMG in Caricom, during the ICAJ’s 60th Anniversary Annual Awards Banquet, at the Jamaica Pegasus. The event celebrated Elizabeth Ann Jones, chairman of the Jamaica National Group, who received the ICAJ’s 2024 Distinguished Member Award for her over 40 years of experience in the accountancy profession.