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Jamaicans honoured for service, achievement

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  • Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the insignia of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Professor Densil Williams at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. At centre is fellow awardee Audrey Tugwell Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the insignia of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Professor Densil Williams at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. At centre is fellow awardee Audrey Tugwell Henry. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the insignia of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Professor Densil Williams at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. At centre is fellow awardee Audrey Tugwell Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the insignia of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Professor Densil Williams at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. At centre is fellow awardee Audrey Tugwell Henry. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen inspects the Guard of Honour during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen inspects the Guard of Honour during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer on Marjorie Kennedy during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. Also pictured is fellow recipient Michael Jones (second right), wh Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer on Marjorie Kennedy during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. Also pictured is fellow recipient Michael Jones (second right), who was conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Matthew Lyn during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Also pictured is Bruce Loshusan (centre), who accepted the award on behalf of the late Kenneth Loshusa Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Matthew Lyn during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Also pictured is Bruce Loshusan (centre), who accepted the award on behalf of the late Kenneth Loshusan, a posthumous recipient. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • Pamela Monroe Ellis (right), Auditor General of Jamaica, receives the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander from Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House. At second left is fellow rec Pamela Monroe Ellis (right), Auditor General of Jamaica, receives the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander from Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House. At second left is fellow recipient Howard McIntosh. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • Sergeant (Ret’d) Peter Xavier ‘Poppy Man’ Williams receives the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer from Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. Also present are fel Sergeant (Ret’d) Peter Xavier ‘Poppy Man’ Williams receives the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer from Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House on Monday. Also present are fellow recipients Ronald Vernon (second left), Chariese Jo-Ann Walcott and Gary Williams. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • From left: Recipients of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander, Professor Dr Evan Dale Abel, Wilfred Baghaloo and Stewart Beckford, commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, march off during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King From left: Recipients of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander, Professor Dr Evan Dale Abel, Wilfred Baghaloo and Stewart Beckford, commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, march off during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • From left: Marcus Cole, Squidley Cole and Priscilla Cole, sons and granddaughter of the late Wilburn Theodore ‘Stranger’ Cole, at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony where the musician was posthumously conferred with the Order of Distinction in th From left: Marcus Cole, Squidley Cole and Priscilla Cole, sons and granddaughter of the late Wilburn Theodore ‘Stranger’ Cole, at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony where the musician was posthumously conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer. Photo - Antoine Lodge
  • Veteran broadcaster Kerlyn Brown poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House. Veteran broadcaster Kerlyn Brown poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony 2026 at King’s House. Photo - Antoine Lodge
  • Evan Thompson, director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Evan Thompson, director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Photo - Antoine Lodge
  • Claudette Thompson, director of public prosecutions, poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Claudette Thompson, director of public prosecutions, poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Photo - Antoine Lodge
  • Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the Badge of Honour for Gallantry on Susan Higgins as fellow recipients Councillor Scean Barnswell (centre) and Danielle Ann-Marie Barnswell look on during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen pins the Badge of Honour for Gallantry on Susan Higgins as fellow recipients Councillor Scean Barnswell (centre) and Danielle Ann-Marie Barnswell look on during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Photo - Rudolph Brown
  • Myda Trail poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service for her contribution to midwifery during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, Myda Trail poses for a photograph after being conferred with the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service for her contribution to midwifery during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony,. Photo - Antoine Lodge

Recipients of national honours and awards gathered on the lawns of King’s House yesterday for the annual Ceremony of Investiture, where 140 Jamaicans were recognised for outstanding service and contributions to nation-building.

Honourees received awards across several categories, including the Order of Jamaica, the Order of Distinction and the Badge of Honour.

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