Dear Editor,

The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) mourns the passing of veteran journalist and multiple award-winning member of the profession Christopher Serju.

He belonged to a generation of journalists who understood that the stories which matter most are not always those that command the biggest headlines.

Throughout his distinguished career, he demonstrated that journalism’s value lies not only in holding the powerful to account, but also in giving attention to the people, communities, and industries whose contributions to national life are too often overlooked.

His extensive reporting on agriculture and the environment reflected that understanding. He recognised the importance of telling the stories of those who work the land, sustain livelihoods, and contribute to Jamaica’s development.

His work at The Gleaner and Jamaica Observer, as well as his multiple PAJ National Journalism Awards speak to a career distinguished by professionalism, perseverance, and commitment to the craft.

Jamaican journalism has lost a respected colleague and a faithful chronicler of our nation’s affairs. Serju spent much of his professional life telling the stories of others. Today, it is his story that deserves to be told, his contribution that deserves to be remembered.

On behalf of the executive and members of the PAJ, I extend sincere condolence to his family, friends, and colleagues.

The stories he wrote will fade with time, but the lives they touched will endure.

Walk good, Serju.

Tyrone Reid

President

Press Association of Jamaica