Saturday October 24, 2026
The good times rolled at Talk of the Town inside the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Monday, October 19, as dignitaries, family, friends, and well-wishers gathered for the post-ceremony reception celebrating CB Group Chief Executive Officer Matthew Lyn’s conferment with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class).
Legacy of Excellence A proud family moment as CB Group CEO Matthew Lyn (back row, centre) celebrated receiving the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander. Sharing in the milestone are his mum, CB Group Chair Lori-Ann Lyn (back row, second right); uncles, Courtleigh Hospitality Group Managing Director Kevin Hendrickson (back row, left) and National Baking Company Chairman Gary Hendrickson (back row, right); grandparents, CB Group founder Karl Hendrickson (front row, left) and his wife Nell; and fellow national honoree Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz. Garfield Robinson
Chic Circle Out to celebrate with CB Group CEO Mathew Lyn were (from left) business executive Sandra Lyn Shue, Courtleigh Hospitality Group Director Melissa Hendrickson, and Stewart’s Automotive Group Managing Director Jacqueline Stewart Lechler. Garfield Robinson
Saluting Success CB Group Executive Coach Duke Holness raised a toast to CB Group CEO Matthew Lyn’s national honour with his University of the West Indies, Mona lecturer wife Suzanna. Garfield Robinson
The afternoon also doubled as a heartfelt expression of gratitude from the man of the moment. Addressing the room, Lyn conveyed deep appreciation to his family, friends, staff, and supporters for helping to shape the legacy of the CB Group, while sharing his enthusiastic vision for the company’s future.
In High Esteem Supreme Ventures Limited Director Emeritus Ian Levy (centre) shared the frame with his wife Cecelia and Musson Group Roaming CEO Jeffrey Moss Solomon. Garfield Robinson
Off the Clock State minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Abka Fitz-Henley (left) connected with minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Robert Montague (centre) and Member of Parliament for St Catherine North Western Damion Crawford. Garfield Robinson
“The reason why I love what I do, the reason why I’ve woken up every single morning for the last 23 years and I’ve never had a bad day, is not because of what we produce. It’s not because of what we achieve. It is always because of the people I get to work with every single day,” Lyn said. “I look at this day and I think about what has been, and that doesn’t make me excited. What I’m excited about is what we are going to become.”
Party of Five (From left) Glastonbury Purveyor Company’s Operations Manager Joseph Charlebois joined Lillan Limited co-principals Peter and Andrea Cowan, CTI Limited CEO Michael Ammar III and Mayberry Investments Chairman Christopher Berry for a photo. Garfield Robinson
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Partner In Distinction CB Group CEO Matthew Lyn marked the achievement with his realtor wife Jodi. Garfield Robinson
Glam Squad Spotted at the event were Bread and Belly Foods principal Zoe Dawkins (left) and entrepreneur Anna Palomino. Garfield Robinson
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