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 ...

She was among 143 Jamaicans recognized at the National Honours and Awards at King's House in Kingston on Monday, Oct. 17, which is observed as National Heroes' Day in Jamaica.

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 ...