The Medal of Honour for Gallantry was posthumously awarded to late Constable Ricardo Nicolas Fairclough of the Jamaica Constabulary Force during today's Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, staged at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in St. Andrew,
Constable Fairclough lost his life after bravely confronting an armed man during a widely reported a shoot-out in St Ann.
During the ceremony 232 people were recognised for their work in various fields.
The highest honour bestoyed on the day, that of the Order of Jamaica, went to eight recipients: Professor Wendel Dwight Abel, for his contribution to psychiatry, particularly in mental and community health, leads the list of awardees; Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett; Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Anthony Chang, businessman Gary Craig "Butch" Hendrickson, Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States Audrey Patrice Marks, former Custos of Clarendon William Leon "Billy" Shagoury, Factories Corporation of Jamaica Chairman LyttletonOvel "Tanny" Shirley, and chief executive officer of GraceKennedy Group Senator Donald George Wehby.
Thirty recipients were conferred with membership in the Order of Distinction (in the rank of Commander, 38 in the rank of Officer (OD); two civilians are to receive the Badge of Honour for Gallantry; 35, the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service; and 35, the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service.
Professor Randolph Alphanso Henry and Jermaine Ricardo Hurst have received the Badge of Honour for Gallantry for demonstrating remarkable courage by helping those in life-threatening situations.
The Medal of Honour was awarded to members of the uniformed services for acts of gallantry, heroism, or extraordinary courage in perilous situations.
Several members of the uniformed groups have been awarded the Medal of Honour for Meritorious Service — six from the Jamaica Defence Force, 26 members of the JCF, 27 from the Department of Correctional Services, and 24 from Jamaica Fire Brigade.
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