One Hundred and seventy-nine Jamaicans who have contributed to nation building will be recognised at the National Honours and Awards ceremony at King’s House this Monday. One hundred and fifty-two civilians will receive civil honours, including the Order of Merit, Order of Jamaica, Order of Distinction and the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service.
The highest civilian honour, the Order of Merit, will be conferred posthumously on Dr. Olive Lewin, for her service in the fields of Folk Music Research and Performance as well as Music Education. Twenty-seven members of the uniformed service, including the Jamaica Defence Force, Jamaica Constabulary Force, the Department of Correctional Services and the Jamaica Fire Brigade, will receive medals of honour for gallantry and meritorious service.