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    Dionne Jackson-Miller is Journalist of the Year

    Observer takes two awards

    Sunday, December 01, 2013

    TELEVISION Jamaica's Dionne Jackson-Miller walked away with the Journalist of the Year trophy at the Press Association of Jamaica's (PAJ's) National Journalism Awards ceremony on Friday.


    The event, which was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, also saw Jamaica Observer reporter Donna Hussey-Whyte receiving the Carl Wint Award for Human Interest Feature (print), while Jamaica Observer photographer Joseph Wellington took the Errol Harvey Award for Human Interest Photography.

    Dionne Jackson-Miller of Television Jamaica displays the Journalist of the Year Award presented to her at the National Journalism Awards Friday night.
    Observer reporter Donna Hussey-Whyte receives the Carl Wint Award for Human Interest Feature (print) from LIME’s Elon Parkinson.

    Edwin Tulloch Reid, cousin of late journalist Carl Wint, receives the citation naming Wint into the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) Hall of Fame from PAJ President Jenni Campbell.

    Veteran journalist Barbara Gloudon (left) accepts her citation after being inducted into the Press Association of Jamaica Hall of Fame.

    Rashawn Thompson of Nationwide News Network displays the Young Journalist of the Year award presented to him Friday night.




    Dionne Jackson-Miller of Television Jamaica displays the Journalist of the Year Award presented to her at the National Journalism Awards Friday night.

    At the same time, Rashawn Thompson of Nationwide News Network took the Young Journalist of the Year award, while The Gleaner's team of Erica Virtue and Tyrone Reid won the award for Investigative Journalism.

    Hussey-Whyte received her award for her Sunday Observer exposé on the plight of Olympian Olivia McKoy, who was spotted on the streets of Kingston selling bag juices after representing Jamaica in the javelin event for 20 years.

    Wellington received his award for his photo entitled 'You maaay think you're bad', which captured a goat on its hind legs about to tackle a dog.

    Observer Associate Editor - Special Assignment Ingrid Brown received special commendation for her White Elephant series.

    Chief judge Patrick Harley said this year saw an increase in the number of entries — a total of 180 submitted across 24 categories.

    The Gleaner won 14 categories with Virtue, Reid and Petre Williams-Raynor tied for the most individual awards — two each.

    Veteran journalist, playwright, broadcaster and Observer columnist Barbara Gloudon was inducted into the PAJ Hall of Fame. So, too, was the late Carl Wint.

    This year there were four special categories sponsored by UNICEF, Digicel, National Housing Trust and Sagicor.



    Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...#ixzz2mFXYxB7M
    "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

  • #2
    Congratulations, Mrs. Jackson-Miller!

    Islandman: I am sure that Dad in the far beyond is all smiles...and here her brother beams! Nuh tru?!

    Again, CONGRATS to Dionne!
    "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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    • #3




      Yes a proud family moment. She loves what she does and works hard at it so it is nice to see her get this type of recognition from her peers.

      Don't know if you saw her special documentary on bleaching in Jamaica a few months ago. It was an eye opener and received a separate award earlier this year.

      The press gets a lot of criticism, sometime deserved sometimes not. It can be an unforgiving job especially in place like JA where resources for investigative journalism are slim but it is also a necessary one if a society is to progress.

      Yes indeed, proud a me sista!!
      Last edited by Islandman; December 1, 2013, 07:09 PM.
      "‎It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" - Frederick Douglass

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      • #4
        Full respect to her. She is one of the few in Jamaica who is simply top notch and can go anywhere else and still be top notch.

        Family should definitely be proud.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Islandman View Post




          Yes a proud family moment. She loves what she does and works hard at it so it is nice to see her get this type of recognition from her peers.

          Don't know if you saw her special documentary on bleaching in Jamaica a few months ago. It was an eye opener and received a separate award earlier this year.

          The press gets a lot of criticism, sometime deserved sometimes not. It can be an unforgiving job especially in place like JA where resources for investigative journalism are slim but it is also a necessary one if a society is to progress.

          Yes indeed, proud a me sista!!


          Never saw the piece on bleaching. Please post a link?
          "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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          • #6
            Kind of depressing really but here it is. Lord knows what kind of skin issues some of these people will have if they continue this for years.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3phJsyH3wDk


            BTW the comments at the start of the video were added by the person who uploaded the video.
            "‎It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" - Frederick Douglass

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            • #7
              Thank you.
              "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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              • #8
                Lawd a mercy
                "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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                • #9
                  Yeah big her up, and we must continually talk about the problem. I know some get annoyed with us continually discussing how serious this plague is affecting our island.
                  Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else - Vince Lombardi

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                  • #10
                    noice!
                    TIVOLI: THE DESTRUCTION OF JAMAICA'S EVIL EMPIRE

                    Recognizing the victims of Jamaica's horrendous criminality and exposing the Dummies like Dippy supporting criminals by their deeds.. or their silence.

                    D1 - Xposing Dummies since 2007

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                    • #11
                      Congrats.

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