The Hon. Dr. Edmund Bartlett, the longest-serving minister of tourism in the world, was recognized yesterday in Jamaica by his home country on National Heroes Day with the Order of Jamaica. "It's ...

Under the National Heroes and Awards Act, the Order of National Hero is presented by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister. An advisory committee is also required for the Order ...

Our National Heroes all fought for freedom of oppression/slavery, freedom to the rights to vote and to be educated, among other things, resulting in Jamaica’s Independence.

The Emmy-winning actress was awarded the Order of Jamaica, the nation’s fourth-highest honor, at The National Honours and Awards ceremony on Monday, October 17.Ralph announced the accolade to ...

Under the theme “One Love, One People, One Heritage,” Jamaicans celebrated their Heritage Week from October 14 to 21. It's an annual observance that precedes National Heroes Day, where numerous ...

Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s minister of tourism, will be awarded the country’s Order of Jamaica, and an honorary doctorate degree for his “contribution to the development of the industry,” according to ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Sheryl Lee Ralph continues to show the world what believing looks like! The "Abbott Elementary" star, whose career spans four decades and now includes an Emmy win, received ...

For example, in Jamaica, it stands at the pinnacle: first in the order of precedence among the Orders of six Societies of Honour, namely: The Order of National Hero, the Nation, of Excellence, of ...

Jamaica's national heroes belong to a small and exclusive club; there are currently only seven of them. Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey was the first to hold the honour. Other heroes include Paul Bogle, ...