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Barry G, Lorraine Fenton among outstanding Jamaicans honoured at Kings House - (JIS)
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 5:30pm
Additionally, 18 persons were conferred with the Order of Distinction, in the rank of Commander (CD), including Dr. Marion Bullock-DuCasse, for service to the heath sector, particularly in the field of Emergency and Disaster Management.
She told JIS News that she felt very privileged to have been bestowed with the award, noting that it was an honour to be recognised for service to one's country.
"Serving people in general, that is what I live for and what I enjoy. So to be recognised for it is just so special. Today I am really elated," she said.
Ken Chaplain (OD) continued the list of awardees, bestowed with the Order of Distinction , Commander class. He was honoured for achievements in journalism, public service and sports; Hon. Justice Howard Cooke, for service to the judiciary; Joseph Mayer Matalon for contribution to the private and public sectors and community service; while Karl Young was honoured posthumously for contribution to broadcasting and the promotion of reggae music.
Lee Roy Bailey, Major Frederick Barnett and Carlton Chin were among 29 persons, who received the Order of Distinction in the Officer class (OD).
The list also included Merline Daley, who was awarded for her contribution to the insurance industry, local government and community development; Barrington Gordon for contribution to broadcasting; Lorraine Fenton for contribution to athletics; and Cleveland Stewart for contribution to public service and community development.
Meanwhile, the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service was conferred on 17 persons for their contribution to community service and development, education and public service; and 25 others received the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service.Three Jamaicans were conferred with the Badge of Honour for Gallantry, including two members of the uniformed service, who received the award posthumously. They were Constable Jason Davis and Sergeant Wayne Henriques, for their courage in going to the assistance of injured colleagues, who had come under heavy gunfire from criminals in the vicinity for Excelsior High School on May 23, 2010.
The third awardee was Annette Howard, who was recognised for providing assistance to passengers who were aboard American Airlines Flight number 331, which crash landed at the Norman Manley International Airport on December 22, 2009.
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 5:30pm
Additionally, 18 persons were conferred with the Order of Distinction, in the rank of Commander (CD), including Dr. Marion Bullock-DuCasse, for service to the heath sector, particularly in the field of Emergency and Disaster Management.
She told JIS News that she felt very privileged to have been bestowed with the award, noting that it was an honour to be recognised for service to one's country.
"Serving people in general, that is what I live for and what I enjoy. So to be recognised for it is just so special. Today I am really elated," she said.
Ken Chaplain (OD) continued the list of awardees, bestowed with the Order of Distinction , Commander class. He was honoured for achievements in journalism, public service and sports; Hon. Justice Howard Cooke, for service to the judiciary; Joseph Mayer Matalon for contribution to the private and public sectors and community service; while Karl Young was honoured posthumously for contribution to broadcasting and the promotion of reggae music.
Lee Roy Bailey, Major Frederick Barnett and Carlton Chin were among 29 persons, who received the Order of Distinction in the Officer class (OD).
The list also included Merline Daley, who was awarded for her contribution to the insurance industry, local government and community development; Barrington Gordon for contribution to broadcasting; Lorraine Fenton for contribution to athletics; and Cleveland Stewart for contribution to public service and community development.
Meanwhile, the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service was conferred on 17 persons for their contribution to community service and development, education and public service; and 25 others received the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service.Three Jamaicans were conferred with the Badge of Honour for Gallantry, including two members of the uniformed service, who received the award posthumously. They were Constable Jason Davis and Sergeant Wayne Henriques, for their courage in going to the assistance of injured colleagues, who had come under heavy gunfire from criminals in the vicinity for Excelsior High School on May 23, 2010.
The third awardee was Annette Howard, who was recognised for providing assistance to passengers who were aboard American Airlines Flight number 331, which crash landed at the Norman Manley International Airport on December 22, 2009.
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